Physical Therapy Assistant-Physical Therapy Parma

The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH)
Parma, OH
Location: Parma Health Center

Biweekly Hours: 80.00

Shift: 7:30a-5:30/6p, 1 evening/wk

For nearly two centuries, the MetroHealth System’s mission has been focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care to all communities in Northeast Ohio. Today, through our state-of-the-art Level One Trauma Center, cutting-edge specialty care units, and dedicated caregivers, the system is working at the forefront of medicine to address the overall needs of our patients and eliminate healthcare disparities.

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist, assumes responsibility for patient treatment to infants through geriatric patient populations. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

MetroHealth offers industry-leading benefits, including tuition reimbursement, professional certification incentives, and medical/dental insurance. As a public employer, employees participate in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS).

Required Qualifications

  • Associate Degree with a major in Physical Therapy Assisting
  • Possess current Physical Therapy Assistant license in the State of Ohio
  • Possess current BLS certification, or obtains within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

  • At least one year of Physical Therapy Assistant experience within the previous twelve months

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to walk without assistive device and to maintain balance despite sudden load in order to support patient from falling during ambulation and/or gait training.
  • Ability to lift and reach with arms sufficiently to lift patient's arm or leg during exercise program.
  • Sensation of touch and manual dexterity to be able to palpate muscle tension or to monitor patient’s pulse.
  • Visual acuity to observe patient’s gross movement, gait, etc., in order to analyze biomechanical problems.
  • Ability to speak clearly enough to instruct patients and families who may not be able to read.
  • Ability to hear or understand patient’s description of symptoms and response to treatment. Frequently (25-75% of the time) performed tasks
  • Standing, sitting with and without back support, walking, reaching (overhead, forward, lateral, and low), crouching, balancing, lifting 5-25 pounds, carrying 5-10 pounds, and pushing up to 75 pounds Occasionally (5-25% of the time) performed tasks
  • Stooping, climbing, lifting or moving 24-50 pounds, carrying 10-25 pounds, and operating power tools and machinery
Posted 2025-11-05

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