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PTA WEEKENDER, CCHS Employees Only Job

Date: Apr 25, 2012

Location: CLEVELAND, OH, US

PTA WEEKENDER

CCHS Employees Only
Reference Title
HR Use Only:
Hospital: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus & Family Health Centers
Facility: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION (MAIN CAMPUS)
Department: PHYSICAL THERAPY HOSP
Job Code: C2110E
Pay Grade: 11
Schedule: Weekender
Shift: Weekend - Premium (Part-Time)
Hours: 8-5
Job Details:

This Position will work on M-80

Summary: Responsible for direct patient treatment including evaluation, treatment planning, implementation and documentation. Responsible for supervising licenses Physical Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapy students,Physical Therapy Assistant students, transporters and volunteers. Interacts pleasantly with patients and staff. Excellent interpersonal skills.

Job Responsibilities: Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition. Establishes, revises and evaluates a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires. Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient. Supervises activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel. Other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor's degree and graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.

Experience: Experience in the clinical area preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: State licensure as a Registered Physical Therapist.

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 & 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 be able 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.

Category: Allied Health


Nearest Major Market: Cleveland
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