Physical Therapy Aide - Children's Rehab

Cleveland Clinic

23h • Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Children’s, our team brings expertise to each check-up, test and procedure to ensure every child receives the best possible care. When you join this family of caregivers, you will receive endless support and guidance as you find your place at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As a Physical Therapist Aide, you will support the department by assisting with treatment programs and performing various daily duties. You will work closely with a supervising Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care and help deliver high-quality supportive services to our patients. A caregiver in this position works 36 hours per week/72 hours per pay period working varying shifts, starting from 8:00am—6:30pm. No weekends. Rotating holidays. 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 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.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare experience

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees