Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Neuro

Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist works in outpatient neurological care at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, providing rehabilitation for patients navigating pain and recovery. The role combines clinical expertise with patient-centered support and requires collaboration with the care team, effective time management, strong interpersonal communication, empathy, and a service-oriented approach. The caregiver works days, either 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and may cover other neurological locations throughout the Cleveland area based on business needs and volume.

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.
• Ability to walk and climb stairs without an assistive device and maintain balance despite a sudden load to support a patient from falling.
• Ability to meet physical demands characterized at the heavy level as defined by 1993 Leonard Matheson and Ministry of Labor.
• Ability to lift and reach with arms sufficiently to lift a patient's arm and leg during therapeutic treatment.
• Touch sensation and manual dexterity to palpate muscle tension or monitor a patient's pulse.
• Visual acuity to observe gross and fine motor movements and read patient monitors.
• Ability to speak clearly enough to instruct patients and families.
• Ability to hear at a conversational level to understand patients' descriptions of symptoms and responses to treatment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clinical area.
• Experience working with a neurological patient population.
• New graduates with a relevant neurological clinical rotation are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient condition.
• Establish, revise, and evaluate plans of care appropriate to identified problems, involving patients and families according to their capabilities and desires.
• Perform therapy interventions using standard physical therapy techniques and skills appropriate to the patient's age and condition.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, students, and other support personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level