Physical Therapist Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
full-time
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Location: Florida • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Apply a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with functional limitations, impairments and disorders, working in conjunction with a Physical Therapist
- Implement patient treatment following evaluations by a Physical Therapist and discuss possible changes in treatment approach with the supervising therapist
- Assist in the preparation of new treatment programs
- Assume responsibility for the care, safety and well-being of patients during assigned acts; observe all necessary precautions and procedures in the use of equipment
- Provide appropriate documentation for each patient visit in accordance with departmental policy and procedures
- Maintain and care for all equipment and apparatus; maintain order and cleanliness of the department and ensure economical use of supplies, linens and utilities
- Provide appropriate billing for each patient visit in accordance with departmental policy and procedures
- Assist in the on-the-job training of ancillary personnel
- Work a day/evening rotation (10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) and work at both Braathen Center – Neuro and Krupa Center – Ortho locations as specified
Requirements
- Associate degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy Assisting
- Possess license as Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in the state of Florida
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
- Internship experience
- Preferred: Prior aquatic PT experience
- Preferred: Neurorehabilitation training experience such as in Parkinson’s disease
- Preferred: Outpatient experience
- Preferred: EPIC experience
- Preferred: Aquatic Therapy experience or interest
- Physical requirements: lifting and carrying equipment, supplies and materials up to 50 pounds; stooping, pushing, reaching and pulling when moving patients or equipment into position for treatment
- Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests
- Ability to resolve conflicts among staff and to work collaboratively
- Needs minimal sustained direction in assessing needs and carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities
- Self-starting and self-motivating; working hours may exceed eight (8) hours per day
- All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine; must clear a nicotine test within the 90-day new hire period
- Must comply with Cleveland Clinic Health System's influenza prevention program, including obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption