Physical Therapist Assistant - Float

                    

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Job Title

Physical Therapist Assistant - Float

                        

Location

Carrollton

                    

Facility

Mercy Hlth Ctr Carroll

                     

Department

Therapy Carrollton-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

                      

Job Code

D21008

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-6:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will have the rewarding opportunity to work under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist at our New Philadelphia and Carrollton locations to implement a patient's treatment. In this role, you will teach patients or clients exercises to increase their mobility, strength, and coordination. Assist with training patients to use crutches, canes, and walkers. Some physical therapy assistants are also trained in massage to help patients heal and relax. 

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00 a.m. -- 6:30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Administer 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. 

• Observe, communicate and document patient progress and response to treatment. 

• Plan, organize and implement individualized therapeutic programs with patient/family, incorporating evidence-based practice. 

• Provide education on Physical Therapy related subjects to patients, clients, caregivers, hospital personnel and the community. 

• Act as a clinical instructor or participate in the education and evaluation of students. 

• Act as a resource for volunteers and observers. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate's degree or certificate 

• Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association 

• State licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Experience in a clinical area

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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 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.