Physical Therapist - Orthopaedics

Cleveland Clinic

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Independence Family Health Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This patient-friendly facility offers primary care, express care and a wide array of specialty services. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career. As a Physical Therapist in the Orthopaedic Department at Independence Family Health Center, you play a vital role in creating a supportive, healing environment that enhances the patient and family experience. You provide specialized orthopedic rehabilitation services to individuals experiencing musculoskeletal conditions affecting the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Through compassionate, patient-centered care, you help patients manage pain, restore function, improve mobility, and regain independence. We treat patients across the lifespan who are recovering from surgical procedures such as joint replacements, ACL reconstructions, and rotator cuff repairs, as well as those experiencing acute injuries or chronic conditions including arthritis, spinal disorders, and repetitive-use injuries. Treatment plans are individualized and evidence-based, incorporating therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, joint mobilization, stretching, movement and posture re-education, pain management strategies, and patient education. Working collaboratively with orthopedic surgeons, primary care providers, athletic trainers, and other healthcare professionals, you are committed to promoting functional recovery, preventing future injury, and empowering patients to maintain active, healthy lifestyles.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in a clinical area

Responsibilities

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.
Use critical thinking skills and decisive judgment to work with minimal supervision.