Physical Therapist Assistant - Cleveland - PRN

Department: 37694 Atrium Health Cleveland - Physical Therapy

Status: Part time

Benefits Eligible: No

Hours Per Week: 0

Schedule Details/Additional Information: PRN as needed, rotating weekends/holidays

Essential Functions

• Implements the physical therapy treatment plan in accordance to the plan of care established by the physical therapist.
• Collaborates with the physical therapist in modifying treatment as the patient's status changes.
• Applies modalities under the direction of a physical therapist.
• Provides and documents patient and family education in regard to deficits, progress toward goals and therapeutic techniques
• Shares in responsibility for maintenance of a clean and orderly department.
• May be required to provide coverage as needed throughout Advocate Health facilities in accordance with clinical competencies.

Physical Requirements

Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication. Vision (corrected) adequate for reading. Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties. Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day. Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead. Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.

Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely. Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers. Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids. Work is in a fast-paced clinical environment. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Associates Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant required. Applicable state license for Physical Therapy Assistant required. BLS required per policy guidelines.

Pay Range

$32.50 - $32.50

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois;
Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.