Physical Therapy Assistant

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic you will receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Feeling physicallystableisof the utmost importance asour healthimpactsevery aspect of our lives. At Cleveland Clinic we prioritize a comprehensiveholistic approachto wellnessthatencompassesall areas ofcare includingadvanced Physical Therapy a Physical Therapy Assistant you support this mission by applyinga wide variety of therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of functional limitationsimpairmentsand role is critical in ensuring patients feel at their best empowering them to take control of theirtreatment. Every day you canmake a lasting difference in their lives all while gaining extensive hands-on experience and finding your place within an innovative healthcare system.

A caregiver in this role works a day/evening rotation from 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. or 10:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Implement patient treatment following evaluations by a Physical Therapist with a thorough understanding of the procedures and goals.

• Discusspossible changesin the treatment approach with the supervising therapist andassistin the preparation of a new program.

• Assume responsibility for the caresafetyand well-being of patients during assigned acts andobserveall necessary precautions and procedures in the use of equipment to prevent the delay of the healing process or to avoid injuring patients.

• Provideappropriate documentationfor eachpatientvisitin accordance withdepartmental policy and procedures.

• Maintainand carefor all equipment and apparatus.

• Maintainorder and cleanliness of the department and ensureeconomical use of supplieslinensand utilities.

• Provideappropriate billingforeach patient visitin accordance withdepartmental policy and procedures.

• Assistin training ancillary personnel.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associates Degreefrom an accredited school of Physical Therapy Assisting

• Licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in the state of Florida

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

• Internship experience

• Strong understanding of various rehabilitation techniques and exercises

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Prior experience as a physical therapy aide

• Prior rehabilitation experience

Physical Requirements:

• Work is medium/frequent lifting and carrying equipment supplies and materials up to 50 pounds without help of mechanical devices or other personnel.

• Stooping pushing reaching and pulling when moving patients or equipment into position for treatment.

• WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND DEMANDS OF POSITION: The occupant of this position spends 98% his/her time in air-conditioned areas the remainder in outside areas.

• The potential for exposure to blood and blood-borne pathogens is present while completing clinical duties.

• This position requires reasoning mathematical and English language skills. Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests. Ability to resolve conflicts among staff and to work collaboratively.

• Needs minimal sustained direction in assessing needs and carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities. Self-starting and self-motivating; working hours may exceed eight (8) hours per day and is based on what is needed to accomplish work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

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.