Physical Therapy Assistant- Outpatient - Float - PRN

Cleveland Clinic

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant supports Cleveland Clinic’s commitment to comprehensive, holistic wellness by applying therapeutic techniques to rehabilitate functional limitations, impairments, and disorders. Working under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, the assistant delivers patient-centered care using evidence-based practices and skilled techniques to help patients achieve optimal functional outcomes. This is a PRN outpatient float position at Cleveland Clinic Green Health and Wellness Center in Uniontown. Caregivers work as needed during variable shifts, either 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. or 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

The role also includes monitoring and documenting patient progress, planning individualized therapeutic programs with patients and families, and providing education to patients, caregivers, hospital personnel, and the community. The assistant may help educate and evaluate students and serve as a resource for volunteers and observers.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or certificate.
• Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross.
• Valid Driver’s License (VDL) and proof of $100,000/$300,000 insurance coverage for Homecare.
• Ability to walk and climb stairs without an assistive device and maintain balance despite sudden load to support a 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 a patient's arm and leg during therapeutic treatment.
• Touch sensation and manual dexterity to palpate muscle tension or monitor a patient's pulse.
• Visual acuity to observe gross and fine motor movements and read patient monitors.
• Ability to speak clearly enough to instruct patients and families.
• Ability to hear at a conversational level to understand patients' descriptions of symptoms and responses to treatment.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clinical area.
• Physical Therapy Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer patient-centered Physical Therapy treatment using evidence-based practice and skilled techniques 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 patients and families, incorporating evidence-based practice.
• Provide education about Physical Therapy 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree