MEDSTAR HEALTH | Physical Therapist Assistant

3 days ago


olney, United States MEDSTAR HEALTH Full time
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Outpatient Ortho. / Neuro at MEDSTAR HEALTH summary:

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides outpatient physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, focusing on orthopedic and neurological patients. Responsibilities include documenting patient care, managing schedules, and collaborating with team members to ensure effective treatment plans are implemented. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills, adaptability, and a commitment to professional growth in a patient-centered environment.

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team at Therapy - Olney The ideal candidate will be a Physical Therapy Assistant with professional competency as a general practitioner in physical therapy; demonstrated independent use of varied treatment approaches; and the ability to work in a team environment.  

The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide physical therapy services to patients including treatment, training, and equipment recommendations under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist according to the state requirements of which the provider is practicing. 

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Primary Duties: 

  • Documents and charges for patient care activities painting a clear picture of the patient's course of care under supervision of licensed physical therapist according to the state's requirement. Documents ongoing communication with the physical therapist.  

  • Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Manage an accurate schedule. Demonstrates a professional commitment to provide frictionless patient access to care through flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and actions/behaviors that display empathy in our patient consumer driven environment Arranges schedule for re-evaluations and discharge summaries to be done by a physical therapist. 

  • Completes appropriate discharge planning, follow-up care, and determination of equipment needs in collaboration with supervising physical therapist. Demonstrates initiative in contributing innovative ideas for patient treatment. Involves patient and family as appropriate in treatment and discharge planning through education and training. Provides patient treatment services including review of pertinent historical information, safely administering modalities, and providing interventions within the treatment plan's limits under supervision of licensed physical therapist. Collaborates interventions with other team members toward an interdisciplinary approach where appropriate.  

  • Recognizes and documents changes/response in patient's condition and contributes to modification of the treatment plan in collaboration with, and under the supervision of, a licensed physical therapist. Provides verbal/written reports as appropriate for patient progress conferences where applicable.  

  • Takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth and competency for self and organization. Serves as a clinical instructor to assigned students as appropriate. 

 

 

Qualifications: 

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant school. 

  • Associate degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant.  

  • Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia licensure required as deemed necessary for your specific location(s).  

  • American Heart Association’s BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation) certification. 


Primary Duties and Responsibilities



Minimum Qualifications


This position has a hiring range of $25.35 - $42.23



Keywords:

Physical Therapist Assistant, patient care, rehabilitation, physical therapy, treatment plans, healthcare, team collaboration, patient education, clinical instructor, BLS certification



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