Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient
Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient
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At Cleveland Clinic Health System we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience every day.
We all have the power to help heal and change lives beginning with our own. Thats the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team and The Power of Every One.
Job Title
Physical Therapist Assistant Outpatient
Location
Massillon
Facility
Mercy Health Center of Jackson
Department
Therapy JacksonCleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital
Job Code
D21008
Shift
Days
Schedule
7:30am5:30am/8:00am6:00am
Job Summary
Job Details
Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patientfirst 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.
Physical therapy assistants work under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist to implement a patients treatment. They teach patients or clients exercises to increase their mobility strength and coordination. They also train patients to use crutches canes and walkers. Some physical therapy assistants are also trained in massage to help patients heal and relax.
A caregiver in this position works days 7:30am5:30pm or 8:00am6:00pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Administer patient centered Physical Therapy treatment incorporating evidencebased practice and skilled techniques to achieve optimal functional outcomes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
Observe communicate and document patient progress and response to treatment.
Plan organize and implement individualized therapeutic programs with patient/family incorporating evidencebased practice.
Provide education on Physical Therapy related subjects to patients clients caregivers hospital personnel and the community.
Act as a clinical instructor or participate in the education and evaluation of students.
Act as a resource for volunteers and observers.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Associates degree or certificate
Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association
State licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Experience in a clinical area
Physical Therapy Assistant experience
Knowledge of Epic
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 patients 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 patients 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 patients 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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health Systems Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
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.
Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.
Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
Employment Type
Full-Time
