Physical Therapist – Outpatient – Orthopedics

Physical Therapist – Outpatient – Orthopedics

Cleveland Clinic’s new Neurological Institute, scheduled to open in 2026, will be a state-of-the-art facility that makes it easier to treat high-acuity patients – those suffering from brain tumors, strokes, and complex spine injuries – without them ever having to leave the facility. Part of the new Neurological Institute is a 210-bed inpatient area with enhancements that include modular spaces, floor-to-ceiling windows in all-private rooms, video technology to monitor patients, and a “touchdown” space with computer between every two rooms on our inpatient floors, and relaxing lavender rooms on each inpatient floor to offer our caregivers an area to decompress. We are eager to welcome new caregivers to the team.
 

A caregiver in this position works day shift with 1 evening until 5:45pm and 1 evening until 6:30pm.

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 required. 

• Must be a 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 required. 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include: 

• Experience in outpatient orthopedics preferred. 

• Open to New Grads!

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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.