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Physical Therapy Assistant - East of I77 Service Area - Independence Ohio
Company: Cleveland Clinic
Location: Independence, Ohio
Posted On: 02/03/2025
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 thereafterPreferred 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:
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