Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Acute

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. Job Title Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Acute Location Euclid Facility Euclid Hospital Department Physical Therapy-Euclid Hospital Job Code T29013 Shift Days Schedule 8:00am-4:30pm/7:30am-4:00pm Job Summary Job Details Join the Cleveland Clinic team at Euclid Hospital where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As a Physical Therapist, you will foster a supportive and restorative environment that elevates the patient care experience at Cleveland Clinic. In this role, you will help patients improve mobility, manage pain, regain function, and prevent disability resulting from injury, illness, or medical conditions. We seek a compassionate caregiver who demonstrates empathy, sensitivity, and genuine concern for each individual’s well-being. Through your dedication and encouragement, you will empower patients with the confidence and motivation they need to progress on their path to recovery. A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Including some weekend requirements based on business needs. A caregiver who excels in this role will: 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. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Bachelor’s Degree or certificate Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT) Graduate of a Physical Therapy Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red Cross Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Experience working in an acute healthcare setting Open to new grads! Experience with EPIC a plus. Physical Requirements: Ability to walk and climb stairs without assistive device and to maintain balance despite sudden load in order to support patient from falling. Ability to meet physical demands characterized at the heavy level defined by 1993 Leonard Matheson and Ministry of Labor. Ability to lift and reach with arms sufficiently to lift patient's arm and leg during therapeutic treatment program. Sensation of touch and manual dexterity to be able to palpate muscle tension or to monitor patient pulse. Visual acuity to observe patient's gross and fine motor movements in order to analyze these movements and to read all patient monitors. Ability to speak clearly enough to instruct patients and families. Ability to hear at a conversational level to understand patient's description of symptoms and response to treatment. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster . Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.