Physical Therapy Assistant PRN - Home Health

About the Role

Cleveland Clinic’s Business Operations Center serves as a key hub for our Home Care and Hospice operations as well as many administrative and support teams. This collaborative workplace supports a wide range of caregivers, clinical professionals, and operational teams. While many positions are based within the center, numerous home-visiting roles—including case managers, nurses, and therapists—travel throughout the Greater Cleveland and Akron/Canton areas to deliver exceptional care directly to patients in their homes.

Physical Therapy Assistants work under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist to implement a patient's treatment. This is a fast-paced yet fun role with a hard-working team that offers diversity in patient care and plenty of opportunities to grow within the organization. This is a PRN role with varying hours between 8:00am and 5:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Administer patient-centered Physical Therapy treatment under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Observe, communicate, and document patient progress and response to treatment.
• Plan, organize, and implement individualized therapeutic programs with patient/family, incorporating evidence-based practice.
• Provide education on Physical Therapy-related subjects to patients, clients, caregivers, hospital personnel, and the community.
• Act as a clinical instructor or participate in the education and evaluation of students.
• Act as a resource for volunteers and observers.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or certificate from a Physical Therapy Assistant Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• State licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical area.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and climb stairs without assistive device and to maintain balance despite sudden load in order to support patient from falling.
• Ability to meet physical demands characterized at the heavy level defined by 1993 Leonard Matheson and Ministry of Labor.
• Ability to lift and reach with arms sufficiently to lift patient's arm and leg during therapeutic treatment program.
• Sensation of touch and manual dexterity to palpate muscle tension or to monitor patient pulse.
• Visual acuity to observe patient's gross and fine motor movements in order to analyze these movements and to read all patient monitors.
• Ability to speak clearly enough to instruct patients and families.
• Ability to hear at a conversational level to understand patient's description of symptoms and response to treatment.

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay

The pay range for new hires is $30.00 per hour. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. The pay range does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.) or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).