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Physical Therapist Assistant

 

Join Cleveland Clinic’s East of I-77 Homecare Rehab Team and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career. 

 

Physical Therapist Assistants administer Physical Therapy services for patients including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

 

A caregiver in this position works the day shift and is on a rotating schedule for weekends and holidays.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Administers 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.
• Observes, communicates and documents patient progress and response to treatment.
• Plans, organizes and implements individualized therapeutic programs with patient/family, incorporating evidence based practice.
• Provides education on Physical Therapy related subjects to patients, clients, caregivers, hospital personnel and the community.
• Acts as a clinical instructor or participates in the education and evaluation of students.
• Acts as a resource for volunteers and observers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

• Associate's degree or certificate required.
• Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Current State licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), 
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• For Homecare only: Valid Ohio Driver’s license upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter.
• For Homecare only: Proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000 coverage, upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Experience in the clinical area preferred.
• Experience working in a homecare environment preferred.

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.

Keyword: rehab, PTA, physical therapist assistant, therapy

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