Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Ortho
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Cleveland Clinic is hiring a Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Ortho. Physical Therapists at Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital provide patient‑centered outpatient orthopedic care, conducting assessments, developing and adjusting treatment plans, delivering therapy interventions, and supervising assistants and students. The role emphasizes collaboration, effective time management, strong interpersonal communication, empathy, and a service‑oriented mindset while adhering to safety protocols and maintaining professional licensure.
Key focus areas include Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient condition., Establish, revise, and evaluate a plan of care tailored to patient capabilities and desires., and Perform therapy interventions using standard physical therapy techniques appropriate for patient age and condition..
Important skills include Physical Therapy Assessment, Plan Of Care Development, Physical Therapy Interventions, Supervision Of Assistants, Interpersonal Communication, and Empathy.
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Job Title Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Ortho
Location Cleveland
Facility Lutheran Hospital
Department Orthopaedics-Integrated Surgical Institute
Job Code T29013
Shift Day/Evening Rotation
Schedule 8:00am-4:30pm/10:30am-7:00pm
Job Summary
Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar patient care, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a meaningful career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
This position blends clinical expertise with meaningful patient connection, as therapists work closely with individuals navigating pain and recovery. Success in this role requires strong collaboration within the care team, effective time management, and excellent interpersonal communication. Empathy and a service-oriented mindset are essential, as therapists motivate and support patients throughout their rehabilitation journey.
This is a full-time role. A caregiver in this position will work Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm with 2 late nights per week (6pm & 7pm), as well as rotations for holidays.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Perform initial and on-going assessments of patient condition.
- Establish, revise and evaluate a plan of care appropriate to problems identified and involve the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.
- Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
- Supervise activities of Physical Therapy Assistants, students and other support personnel.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Bachelor's Degree or certificate
- Graduate of a Physical Therapy Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association
- Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Experience in a clinical area
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to walk and climb stairs without assistive device and to maintain balance despite sudden load in order to support patient from falling.
- Ability to meet physical demands characterized at the heavy level defined by 1993 Leonard Matheson and Ministry of Labor.
- Ability to lift and reach with arms sufficiently to lift patient's arm and leg during therapeutic treatment program.
- Sensation of touch and manual dexterity to be able to palpate muscle tension or to monitor patient pulse.
- Visual acuity to observe patient's gross and fine motor movements in order to analyze these movements and to read all patient monitors.
- Ability to speak clearly enough to instruct patients and families.
- Ability to hear at a conversational level to understand patient's description of symptoms and response to treatment.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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