Physical Therapist Assistant

Cleveland Clinic • Tallmadge, OH • 4h ago

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 work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and 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 patient's 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. In this role, you will not only be working with a wide variety of patients to help balance the day, but you will have multi-disciplinary exposure, allowing plenty of learning opportunities.

A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday with flexible scheduling between the hours of 7:00AM - 7:00PM. One shift per week must end at 7:00PM and another shift must end at 6:00PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Administer patient centered Physical Therapy treatment incorporating evidence-based 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 evidence-based 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:

Associate's 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

Outpatient experience

Experience working in the areas of Spine, Orthopaedics or Sports Medicine

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.

Pay Range

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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