Job Description

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Job Title

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Location

Stuart

Facility

Martin Health North

Department

MMC Rehab PT-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

Job Code

000375

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm

Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated medical campus that includes diagnostic centers, outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency departmentlocatedin thestate-of-the-arthospital. Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education

As aLicensedPhysical Therapy Assistant, you will apply a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with functional limitations,impairmentsand disorders, working in conjunction with a Physical Therapist.This opportunity will allow you tohave access to Special Interest Groups (SIGs), the ability toinitiateprocess improvement projects, join differentcommitteesand take leadership classes of interest.Come bea part of a team where your work truly has an impact on each and every patient you work with.

A caregiver in this position worksvarying 8-hour shifts, averaging 24 hours per week dependent on business needs.Working4 weekend days per 8-week schedule period, 1 premium holiday and 2 non-premium holidaysarerequired

This caregiver will float between Martin North, MartinSouthand Tradition Hospitals.

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.

• Discusspossible changesin the treatment approach with the supervising therapist andassistin the preparation of a new program.

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

• Provideappropriate documentationof eachpatientvisitin accordance withdepartmental policy and procedures.

• Maintain and care for all equipment and apparatus.

• Maintain order and cleanliness of the department and ensure economical use of supplies,linensand utilities.

• Provideappropriate billingfor each patient visitin accordance withdepartmental policy and procedures.

• Assistin the on-the-job training of ancillary personnel.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate’sDegreefrom an accredited school of Physical Therapy Assisting

• Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)licensein the state of Florida

• Basic Life Support (BLS)CertificationthroughtheAmerican Heart Association (AHA)or American Red Cross

• Internship experience

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Experience in an acute care setting

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 spends 98% his/her time in air-conditioned areas, the remainder in outside areas.

• The potential for exposure to blood and blood-borne pathogens is present while completing clinical duties.

• This position requires reasoning, mathematical and English language skills. Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests. Ability to resolve conflicts among staff and to work collaboratively.

• Needs minimal sustained direction in assessing needs and carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities. Self-starting and self-motivating; working hours may exceed eight (8) hours per day and is based on what is needed to accomplish work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.