​Physical Therapist - Outpatient Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. 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. Often, physical therapy patients are dealing with pain, so sensitivity is important. Equally important is giving patients the drive and support they need to work hard and regain their health. **A caregiver in this position works varying shifts from 7:00am - 7:00pm.** A caregiver who excels in this role will: + Evaluate and treat physical therapy patients. + Provide communication to referral sources about patient's initial condition, progress and discharge disposition. + Complete patient-related and non-patient related documentation. + Delegate and supervise the patient care of PTAs, support staff and students. + Achieve personal and professional development through participating in continuing education, in-services, orientation programs and student programs. + Market services to patients, referral sources and the public. + Organize work assignments and time. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + Bachelor's degree in physical therapy. + Current license to practice physical therapy in Ohio. Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + Previous experience treating orthopaedically involved patients. 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/ **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