Physical Therapy Aide - Pediatrics

                    

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Job Title

Physical Therapy Aide - Pediatrics

                        

Location

Medina

                    

Facility

Therapy Services Medina

                     

Department

Therapy Services-Children's Institute

                      

Job Code

C1057E

                     

Shift

Day/Evening Rotation

                       

Schedule

8:00am-6:30am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.    

As a Physical Therapist Aide at the Therapy Services Medina Clinic, you will perform various departmental duties and assist with treatment programs for younger children and teens. You will work alongside an overseeing Therapist as you provide direct care and supportive services to pediatric populations, ensuring they feel comfortable and supported throughout the process. This role is an excellent entry into the Physical Therapy field, offering a wealth of development opportunities and hands-on experience with some of the best caregivers in healthcare.  

 

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 4:30PM, with an occasional later 6:30PM end time.

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. 

 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High School Diploma/GED 

 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Healthcare experience 
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA)

  

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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 p