Physical Therapist Assist PRN (PTA)

LifePoint Health; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading rehabilitation hospital in Beachwood as a Physical Therapy Assistant. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to restoring function and preventing disability for patients recovering from various conditions. This role offers opportunities for professional development and teamwork in a supportive environment focused on superior patient care.

Benefits

401k + Match

Professional development opportunities

Targeted career development

Interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Previous experience in patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy modalities and treatment procedures.
• Assume responsibility for specific patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Teamwork

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant Licensure

BLS/CPR Certification

Job description

University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2024. A career at University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital, a 50-bed state-of-the-art, inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and University Hospitals, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the Beachwood area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in Beachwood need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Our Benefits:

• 401k + Match
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Targeted approach to career development
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
• Superior quality patient outcomes

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) functions under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist and as directed by a licensed physician. The PTA is responsible for a specific patient’s care, assuming responsibility and accountability for providing physical therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan established by a Physical Therapist. The goal is to restore function and prevent disability following patient illness or injury. The PTA carries out these responsibilities in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies while maintaining the highest quality of patient care.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Previous experience in patient care preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intensive rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for our Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and Stroke and Brain Specialty Programs.