Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Orthopedics - Float

Cleveland Clinic • Tallmadge, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist works at Cleveland Clinic Green Health and Wellness Center, a facility offering medical and wellness services and backed by Cleveland Clinic Akron General. The role combines clinical expertise with patient support for people navigating pain and recovery. Therapists collaborate with the care team, manage time effectively, communicate well, and use empathy and a service-oriented approach to motivate patients throughout rehabilitation. The position works a day/evening rotation, with scheduled hours of 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. or 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., and requires floating to other Cleveland Clinic locations as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or certificate.
• Graduation from 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 while supporting 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 to lift a patient's arm and leg during therapeutic treatment.
• Touch sensation and manual dexterity sufficient 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 patient descriptions of symptoms and responses to treatment.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clinical area.
• Prior experience in orthopedics.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient condition.
• Establish, revise, and evaluate a plan of care appropriate to identified problems, involving the patient and family 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 the activities of Physical Therapy Assistants, students, and other support personnel.
• Collaborate with the care team and motivate and support patients throughout rehabilitation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time