Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Acute/Skilled Nursing

Cleveland Clinic

$80K — $95K *
Lodi, CA 95240In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or certificate in Physical Therapy
  • Graduate of a Physical Therapy Program accredited by APTA
  • Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from AHA or American Red Cross
  • Experience in a clinical area preferred or open to new grads with inpatient rotation.

Responsibilities

  • Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient condition
  • Establish, revise, and evaluate a tailored care plan
  • Execute therapy interventions using standard physical therapy techniques
  • Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, students, and support staff
  • Motivate and support patients during their rehabilitation journey

Benefits

  • Supportive and appreciative work environment
  • Opportunity to work at a prestigious healthcare organization
  • Collaborative care team dynamics
  • Daytime schedule with limited weekend rotation
  • Continuous professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Title
Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Acute/Skilled Nursing

Location
Lodi

Facility
Lodi Community Hospital

Department
Rehab Serv - Physical Therapy-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code
T29013

Shift
Days

Schedule
8:00am-4:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic team 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.

This position blends clinical expertise with meaningful patient connection, as therapists work closely with individuals navigating pain and recovery. Success in this role requires strong collaboration within the care team, effective time management, and excellent interpersonal communication. Empathy and a service-oriented mindset are essential, as therapists motivate and support patients throughout their rehabilitation journey.

A caregiver in this position works Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm with Saturday rotations occurring once per month.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:
  • Perform initial and on-going assessments of patient condition.
  • Establish, revise and evaluate a plan of care appropriate to problems identified and involve the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.
  • Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
  • Supervise activities of Physical Therapy Assistants, students and other support personnel.


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)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross


Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
  • Experience in a clinical area
  • Open to new grads with inpatient rotation


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.

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