Physical Therapist Assistant
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Job Location:
Middleburg Heights, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Job Title
Physical Therapist Assistant
Location
Middleburg Heights
Facility
Middleburg Heights Family Health Center
Department
Middleburg Hts Pt-Integrated Surgical Institute
Job Code
D21008
Shift
Day/Evening Rotation
Schedule
7:00am-3:30am/10:30am-7:00pm
Job Summary
Job Details
Join Cleveland Clinics Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced technology is leading-edge patient care is world-class and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in thenation. At Cleveland Clinic you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers receive endless support andappreciationand build 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.The ideal candidate is passionate about treating orthopaedic and spine conditions.
A caregiver in this position worksuntil 6:15PM on Wednesdays and 7:00PM on Thursdays. A 5-day work week is alsoan option but availability for Wednesday and Thursday evenings is mandatory. Saturdays rotate 3 shifts per year.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Administer patient centered Physical Therapy treatment incorporatingevidence-basedpractice and skilled techniques to achieveoptimalfunctional outcomes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
Observecommunicateanddocumentpatient progress and response to treatment.
Planorganizeand implement individualized therapeutic programs with patient/family incorporatingevidence-basedpractice.
Provide education on Physical Therapy related subjects to patients clients caregivers hospitalpersonneland the community.
Act as a clinical instructor orparticipatein 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) or the American Red Cross
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 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: review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.
Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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