Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Ortho - Float

Cleveland Clinic • Twinsburg, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist for outpatient orthopedic and sports-related care at its Twinsburg Family Health and Surgery Center. The therapist delivers evidence-based treatments to help patients improve strength, range of motion, endurance, coordination, and functional mobility, while building trusting relationships through sensitive communication and hands-on care. The role includes evaluating and treating orthopedic and sports-related patients and other physical therapy patients as needed. New graduates are welcome to apply; candidates with prior experience working with athletes are preferred.

This is a 32-hour-per-week benefited Part-Time Float position. The primary assignment is at Twinsburg approximately two to three days per week, with coverage at other South Region outpatient rehabilitation clinics as staffing needs arise, including clinics in Twinsburg, Independence, Brunswick, Medina, Wooster, and Garfield Heights. Coverage may support PTO, FMLA leaves, vacancies, and other staffing gaps. The schedule rotates between day and evening shifts.

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.
• 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 the arms sufficiently 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 sufficient 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' symptoms and responses to treatment.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
• Comply with the influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption.
• Undergo controlled-substance testing after an employment offer.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with athletes.
• Experience in a clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients' conditions.
• Establish, revise, and evaluate plans of care appropriate to identified problems, involving patients and families according to their capabilities and preferences.
• Perform physical therapy interventions using standard techniques and skills appropriate to each patient's age and condition.
• Supervise physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.
• Provide float coverage across South Region outpatient rehabilitation clinics to support staffing needs.

What This Job Offers

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