Physical Therapist Assistant

Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital - Fairhill; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Tuition reimbursement and continuinged

Clinical ladder program

Student debt benefit program

Medical/RX, vision, dental, EAP

Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time

401(k) company match, life and DI

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Inpatient Rehabilitation, in partnership with Select Medical, is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant in Cleveland, OH. This full-time position offers an hourly wage based on experience and requires PTA licensure with BLS certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities include assisting with therapy plans, supervising supportive staff, and coordinating with the PT for patient assessments and plan modifications.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant is required.
• BLS certification or successful completion within the first 90 days of employment is required.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT, assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care.
• Delegates and directs supportive personnel for assigned patients to enhance patient care services.
• Communicates with supervising PT regarding scheduled patients to identify needs for assessment or reassessment and modify treatment plans.
• Participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers, and self.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

PTA licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Hospital Name: Cleveland Clinic Inpatient RehabilitationJoint venture/Partnership/Affiliation with Select MedicalPosition: Physical Therapist AssistantLocation:Cleveland, OHSchedule: Fulltime

Compensation: $30.23 - $40.00 / hour based on years of experience

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Advance Your Career: Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
• Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
• Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT, assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care.
• Responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services.
• Consistently communicates with supervising PT in regard to scheduled patients to ensure identification of need for assessment and reassessment of patients, modification of treatment plans and other interventions requiring therapist direction.
• Participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred candidate has one or more years of experience.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans