Cleveland Clinic·Stuart, Florida
As a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant, you will implement patient treatment plans following evaluations by a Physical Therapist and ensure the care, safety, and well-being of patients. You will also provide appropriate documentation and maintain equipment and cleanliness in the department.
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JOB CODE: 000375
Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm
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.
Feeling physically stable is of the utmost importance, as our health impacts every aspect of our lives.
At Cleveland Clinic, we prioritize a comprehensive, holistic approach to wellness that encompasses all areas of care, including advanced Physical Therapy services.
As an Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant, you support this mission by applying a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of functional limitations, impairments, and disorders.
This position will be primarily based at South Rehab, which offers specialized services such as aquatic therapy.
This role is critical in ensuring patients feel at their best, empowering them to take control of their treatment.
Every day, you can make a lasting difference in their lives, all while gaining extensive hands-on experience and finding your place within an innovative healthcare system.
00AM - 4:30PM.
Martin South will be the primary work location, but floating to other locations such as Tradition and Hobe Sound will be required, as needed.
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.
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• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
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Market context
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