Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopaedic

Cleveland Clinic

19h • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. Physical Therapists evaluate patients’ strength, joint mobility, balance, and functional movement to develop individualized treatment plans that restore function and improve quality of life. Interventions may include therapeutic exercise to enhance strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination, as well as modalities such as heat, cold, electrical stimulation, or aquatic therapy to manage pain and support recovery. Education on proper body mechanics and injury prevention is also a key component of care. This role involves close, hands-on interaction with patients, allowing Physical Therapists to build strong, trusting relationships throughout the rehabilitation process. Many patients are managing pain or recovering from injury, making compassion, empathy, and encouragement essential. Success in this role requires the ability to motivate and support patients as they work toward regaining independence and achieving their functional goals.

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

• Clinical area experience
• Dry needling background

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments.
• Establish, revise and evaluate plans of care.
• Perform physical therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills appropriate for the patient’s age and condition.
• Supervise the activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support caregivers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees