Posted:
7/7/2026, 10:32:44 PM
Location(s):
Akron, Ohio, United States ⋅ Ohio, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Workplace Type:
On-site
Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.
Physical Therapist Assistants administer Physical Therapy services for patients including infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. They help provide much needed follow up visits in the acute care setting and are needed to ensure daily visits with the orthopedic, surgical and neurologic patient population, which is vital for patient throughput. In this role, you can help provide a position patient experience for those going through rehab and recovery.
This role offers the ability to be a part of a hands-on, supportive team that offers various opportunities for learning and growth. Come be a part of a fun team in a fast-paced environment that will allow you to see a diverse patient population and grow your skills each day.
A caregiver in this position works Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00AM – 4:30PM. Weekend coverage will be required 1-2 times per month.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Administer patient centered Physical Therapy treatment incorporating evidence-based practice and skilled techniques to achieve optimal functional outcomes 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.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Associate's Degree or certificate
Graduate of 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 American Red Cross
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Experience in a clinical area
Experience with direct patient contact
Physical Requirements:
Personal Protective Equipment:
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
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Website: https://clevelandclinic.org/
Headquarter Location: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1921
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Hospital ⋅ Medical ⋅ Non Profit
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