Physical Therapist Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Physical therapists test muscle strength, the amount of flexibility in joints, and the ability to walk or move. Treatments include exercises to increase strength, range of motion, endurance, and coordination; the use of heat, cold, electricity, or even aquatics to relieve pain; and teaching exercises and body mechanics to avoid injury or regain function. Since this position requires physical interaction with patients, Physical therapists are highly connected with patients and build stronger patient relationships than most other health sciences specialists. **A caregiver in this position works a day/evening rotation from 8:00am - 4:30pm.** 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. + Graduate of a Physical Therapy program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association. + Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT). + Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + Experience in a clinical area. + Open to New Grads! Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ **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. Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities