Physical Therapist - Inpatient/Inpatient Rehab

Cleveland Clinic • Elkton, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital provides inpatient and inpatient rehabilitation care in Dover, Ohio. Physical Therapists assess muscle strength, joint flexibility, and patients’ ability to walk or move. They provide treatments such as exercises to improve strength, range of motion, endurance, and coordination; modalities such as heat, cold, electricity, or aquatics to relieve pain; and instruction in exercises and body mechanics to help prevent injury or restore function. The role involves direct patient interaction, sensitivity to patients experiencing pain, and supporting and motivating patients as they work to regain their health.

This is a part-time position for 20 hours per week. The schedule includes weekend rotations about once per month, working 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The listed weekday shift is days, with a schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or certificate.
• Graduation from a Physical Therapy Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Current Ohio licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the clinical area.
• Open to new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ conditions.
• Establish, revise, and evaluate plans of care that address identified problems and involve 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: Part-time