Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Ortho - Float

Join Cleveland Clinic's Twinsburg Family Health and Surgery Center to become a caregiver at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to providing the community with advanced specialty care, primary care and various surgical services. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding, lifelong career at Cleveland Clinic.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist to join our team. In this role, you will deliver evidence-based treatments to help patients improve strength, range of motion, endurance, coordination, and overall functional mobility. Because many patients are experiencing pain, this position requires sensitivity, strong communication skills, and the ability to build trusting relationships through hands-on patient care. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating orthopedic and sports-related patients, as well as providing care for other physical therapy patients as needed. New graduates are welcome to apply, with preference given to candidates who have prior experience working with athletes.

As a Part-Time Float Physical Therapist, a caregiver in this role will provide coverage across outpatient rehabilitation clinics throughout the South Region to support staffing needs related to PTO, FMLA leaves, vacancies and other coverage gaps.

This is a 32-hour benefited position with a primary assignment at Twinsburg approximately two to three days per week, along with floating to other regional locations as needed. Caregivers may provide coverage at clinics in Twinsburg, Independence, Brunswick, Medina, Wooster and Garfield Heights.

A caregiver who excels in this role, will:

• 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)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal 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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $33.46

Maximum hourly: $51.03

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

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