Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Outpatient

About this Job:

MedStar Health is looking for   a   Physical Therapist Assistant   t o   join   our   team   at Therapy - Frederick !  The ideal candidate will be   a Physical Therapy Assistant with   p rofessional competency as a general practitioner in physical therapy;   demonstrate d   independent use of varied treatment approaches ; and   the ability   to work in a team environment;  

The P hysical 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.  

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro   re gion,   also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next   great career   move! 

 
Primary Duties:  

• D ocuments 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)  ce rtification .  

This position has a hiring range of : USD $25.86 - USD $46.12 /Hr.