Physical Therapy Assistant

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Florence (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic is seeking a clinician to support frail seniors through physical therapy, promoting safety, mobility and independence in community and home settings.

You will follow treatment plans, guide patients in therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and educate caregivers within an interdisciplinary, person-centered team. The role includes center-based and in-home visits, documenting progress and contributing to care planning.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of therapeutic techniques.
• Excellent communication with patients and caregivers.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach.
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse interprofessional team.

Responsibilities

• Follow treatment plans set by a Physical Therapist.
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises.
• Provide gait and balance training and assistive device instruction.
• Document progress and educate caregivers.
• Participate in interdisciplinary, person-centered care planning.

Skills

Therapeutic techniques

Communication

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Job description

Role:

Supporting frail seniors through physical therapy to promote safety, mobility, and independence in community and home settings.

Responsibilities:

Following treatment plans set by a Physical Therapist, guiding patients in therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and proper use of assistive devices.

Key Duties:

Conducting both center-based and in-home visits, documenting progress, educating caregivers, and actively participating in team care planning within an interdisciplinary, person-centered environment.

Qualifications & Skills:

Knowledge of therapeutic techniques, excellent communication, compassionate approach, and ability to collaborate with a diverse team to enhance patient quality of life.