Physical Therapist - Inpatient Acute Care

Part-time

Cleveland Clinic

Garfield Heights, OHPart-timeNo compensation foundPosted 2w agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

No compensation found

Location

Garfield Heights, OH

Schedule

Part-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current State Licensure As A Physical Therapist (PT)Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Through American Heart Association (AHA) Or American Red Cross For HealthcareBachelor's degree

Job overview

Cleveland Clinic is hiring a Physical Therapist - Inpatient Acute Care. The Physical Therapist provides inpatient acute care at Marymount Hospital in Garfield Heights, delivering neuro and orthopedic therapy as part of a joint replacement team. The part‑time role involves evaluating patients, creating and adjusting care plans, performing interventions, and supervising assistants while upholding the clinic’s values of compassion and excellence.

Key focus areas include Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs, Perform initial and on‑going assessments of patient’s condition, and Establish, revise and evaluate a plan of care involving patient and family.

Important skills include Evaluate Physical Therapy Treatment Programs, Conduct Physical Therapy Treatment Programs, Perform Initial Patient Assessments, Perform On-Going Patient Assessments, Establish Plan Of Care, and Revise Plan Of Care.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Evaluate Physical Therapy Treatment ProgramsConduct Physical Therapy Treatment ProgramsPerform Initial Patient AssessmentsPerform on-Going Patient AssessmentsEstablish Plan of CareRevise Plan of CareEvaluate Plan of CarePerform Therapy InterventionsSupervise Physical Therapy AssistantsSupervise Physical Therapy StudentsSupervise Support PersonnelSensitivityCommunication

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or CertificateGraduate of a Physical Therapy Program Accredited by the American Physical Therapy AssociationCurrent State Licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross for HealthcareExperience in a Clinical AreaExperience With Neuro Patient PopulationsExperience With Ortho Patient PopulationsExperience With Total Joint Patient Populations

Full job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title Physical Therapist - Inpatient Acute Care

Location Garfield Hts

Facility Marymount Hospital

Department Physical Therapy-Marymount Hospital

Job Code D27008

Shift Days

Schedule 8:00am-4:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County, Marymount Hospital is an acute care, faith-based hospital. Here, caregivers are guided by the Christian values of service, compassion, dignity and respect and live by the mission of providing world-class healthcare. As a part of our team, you will build a rewarding, lifelong career in a diverse and welcoming environment.

As a Physical Therapist, you will utilize various treatments to help patients increase strength, range of motion, endurance and coordination. Because this position requires close physical interaction, you have the unique opportunity to develop strong patient relationships. Often, your patients are dealing with pain, so sensitivity is essential. Equally important is giving patients the drive and support they need to work hard and regain their health. This role will work with patients in both neuro and orthopedics as a part of the same day joint replacement team.

This is a part-time role. A caregiver in this position will work between 8:00am and 4:30pm and will cover 3 days per week (preferred Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays). There will be an opportunity to pick up additional shifts.

A caregiver who excels in this role, will:

Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
Perform initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
Establish, revise and evaluate a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves 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 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)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross for Healthcare

Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:

Experience in a clinical area
Experience with Neuro, Ortho and total joint patient populations

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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