Physical Therapy Aide - Pediatrics

Cleveland Clinic • Westlake, OH • 1w ago

Join the Cleveland Clinic team 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 Aide at Westlake Therapy Services, you will perform various departmental duties and assist with treatment programs. You will work alongside an overseeing Therapist as you provide direct patient care and supportive services to pediatric populations, ensuring they feel comfortable and supported throughout the process. This role is an excellent entry into the Respiratory Therapy field, offering a wealth of development opportunities and hands-on experience with some of the best caregivers in healthcare.

A caregiver in this position works days from 10:00AM - 4:00PM or 8:00AM - 5:3PM. Days/hours could be flexible within the above hours.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Carry out departmental duties and treatment programs that are delegated for adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patients.

Inform the Department Manager or Senior Therapist of any equipment malfunctions or perceived safety hazards.

Clean, maintain and stock supplies.

Maintain a clean gym area and treatment rooms.

Assist with care of patients under the direct supervision and direction of the Physical or Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Inform the therapist of any ill response by the patient and maintain patient confidentiality and modesty at all times.

Assist in directing volunteers.

Transport patients to and from physical and occupational departments.

Ensure safety of self and patient when transporting/transferring patients.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Healthcare experience

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/

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.

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

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