Physical Therapist Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Akron General, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. 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. Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager Physical Therapy, the Physical Therapist evaluates and treats physical therapy patients, provides communication to referral sources, provides daily charting, and marketing services. **A caregiver in this position works 7:00am-7:00pm.** A caregiver who excels in this role will: + Evaluate and treat physical therapy patients and communicate to referral sources about patient's initial condition, progress, and discharge disposition. + Complete patient related and non-patient related documentation in a timely manner. + Delegate and supervise the patient care of PTAs, support staff and students. + Achieve personal and professional development through participation in continuing education, in-services, orientation programs and student programs. + Market services to patients, referral sources and the public. + Organize work assignments and time, without compromising quality patient care, to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency. + Follow system and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety. + Complete mandatory education and training to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy + Physical Therapy current license to practice in Ohio + Maintain competencies specific to patient population served Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + Previous experience treating orthopedically 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