Job Description

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Job Title

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Outpatient Rehab

Location

Port St Lucie

Facility

Saint Lucie West Med Center

Department

MMC Rehab PT SLW-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

Job Code

000375

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

Schedule

9:30am-6:00pm/10:00am-7:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic Florida team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. You will work alongside 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 Licensed 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. Here, you will be floating between the outpatient sites located within Port St. Lucie. This role supports Cleveland Clinic's mission and vision by expecting each caregiver to demonstrate our values and behaviors. This opportunity will allow you to have access to Special Interest Groups (SIGs), the ability to initiate process improvement projects, join different committees and take leadership classes of interest. Come be a part of a team where your work truly has an impact on each and every patient you work with.

A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday from 9:30AM – 7:00PM, with flexibility on start/end times based on business needs. Working four weekend days in an eight-week schedule period, one premium holiday and two non-premium holidays will be required.

Floating between all Port St. Lucie outpatient sites (St. Lucie West, St. Lucie East and Tradition) will be required, as needed.

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 of 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’s Degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy Assisting
• Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license 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:

• 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.