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Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Acute

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

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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: info.flclearinghouse.com

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  • Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate and conduct medically prescribed treatment programs to help patients improve mobility and regain function. They are also responsible for performing assessments, establishing plans of care, and supervising support staff and students.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree or certificate and possess current state licensure as a Physical Therapist. Additionally, a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningMobility improvementPain managementRehabilitationClinical documentationSupervision

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Ohio, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (357 salary observations; 2,218 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,455 salary observations; 66,692 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapyranked against 21,911 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $92k (middle half $90k–$98k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Ohio vs national$88k median in Ohio$94k nationally (−6%)357 state / 13,455 national salary observations
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Ohio750 active21,907 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio physical therapist listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment772 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,870 in the last 30 days4,344 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,911 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Acute at Cleveland Clinic a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,911 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 26 employers
11
<$105k
9
$105k-120k
5
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k
2
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
45%
Loan repayment
34%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - GlendalePer Diem

CVHCare · Glendale, California

$150k
#3

Physical Therapist

$60-$71/hr
#4

Traveler Physical Therapist: Dutch Harbor, AK

$2800/week
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,911 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Cleveland Clinic

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement

Living in Euclid

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$156k
Typical market rent
$1,152/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.