Physical Therapist Assistant

                    

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Job Title

Physical Therapist Assistant

                        

Location

Weston

                    

Facility

Florida Weston Hospital

                     

Department

Physical Therapy-Weston Hospital

                      

Job Code

000375

                     

Shift

Day/Evening Rotation

                       

Schedule

10:00am-6:30pm/8:30am-5:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. 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 Therapy Assistant, you will 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. 

A caregiver in this position works a day/evening rotation from 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

In this role, you will work at both locations:

• Braathen Center – Neuro: 3 days per week (Monday/Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

• Krupa Center – Ortho: 2 days per week (Tuesday/Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Implement patient treatment following evaluations by a Physical Therapist with a thorough understanding of the procedures and goals. 

• Discuss possible changes in the treatment approach with the supervising therapist and assist in the preparation of a new program. 

• Assume responsibility for the care, safety and well-being of patients during assigned acts and observe all necessary precautions and procedures in the use of equipment to prevent the delay of the healing process or to avoid injuring patients. 

• 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. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• 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 qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Prior aquatic PT experience

• Neurorehabilitation training experience such as in Parkinson’s disease

• Outpatient experience

• EPIC experience

• Aquatic Therapy experience or interest

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Physical Requirements:

• Work is medium/frequent, lifting and carrying equipment, supplies and materials up to 50 pounds without help of mechanical devices or other personnel.

• Stooping, pushing, reaching and pulling when moving patients or equipment into position for treatment.

• WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND DEMANDS OF POSITION: The occupant of this position spen