Outpatient Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

About the role

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Martin South Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. This 100-bed hospital serves the communities in and around Martin County. Here, you will work alongside passionate physicians, nurses and other caregivers in a family-oriented, supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 assists 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.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy Assisting
• Licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in the state of Florida
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Internship experience

Preferred qualifications

• Prior aquatic PT experience
• Neurorehabilitation training experience such as in Parkinson’s disease
• Outpatient experience
• EPIC experience

Benefits

Join a Remarkable Team of Exceptional Caregivers- As a member of our allied health team, you will join other highly-skilled clinicians, each bringing their specialized expertise to the delivery of outstanding patient care and positive patient experiences. We have more than 100 roles in allied health, including:

• Behavioral Health Therapist
• Certified Athletic Trainer
• Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
• EMS/Paramedic
• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Ophthalmic Assistant
• Phlebotomy Technician
• Physical Therapy Assistant
• Polysomnographic Technologist
• Radiologic Technologist
• Registered Dietitian
• Rehab & Sports Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Athletic Trainers

Pay

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.