Physical Therapist Assistant

                    

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Job Title

Physical Therapist Assistant

                        

Location

Dover

                    

Facility

CC Union Hospital

                     

Department

Physical Therapy-Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital

                      

Job Code

D21008

                     

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

                       

Schedule

7:00am-6:30pm

                       

Job Summary

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

                         

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Education:

• Associate's degree or certificate required.
• Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Certifications:

• 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.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• Experience in the clinical area 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.

                       

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