Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Ortho

About the role

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications: 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: Experience in a clinical area

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Strong collaboration within the care team
• Effective time management
• Excellent interpersonal communication
• Empathy and a service-oriented mindset

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Pay Range Minimum Annual Salary: $69,600.00 Maximum Annual Salary: $106,132.50

Schedule

Full-time | M-F | variable hours