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.

PhysicalTherapistAssistants work under the direct supervision of a licensedPhysicalTherapist to implement a patient's treatment. They teach patients or clients exercises to increase their mobility,strength,and coordination. They also train patients to use crutches,canes,and walkers. SomePhysicalTherapistAssistants are also trained in massage to help patients heal and relax.In thisparticular role, thePhysicalTherapistAssistant will beprimarilyworkingwithinpatients butwill also be cross trained in outpatient care.

This is a PRN role. A caregiver in this position works varying days and hours between 7:00am and7:00pm. Shifts will be 8 or10 hours. 2 shifts per month is the minimum.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Administer patient centered Physical Therapy treatment incorporating evidence-based practice and skilled techniques to achieveoptimalfunctional outcomes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

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

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

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

• Act as a clinical instructor orparticipatein the education and evaluation of students.

• Act as a resource for volunteers and observers.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate'sDegreeor 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) or American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Experience in a clinical area
• Open to new grads

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.