Physical Therapist Assistant - Part Time Inpatient

About the Job MedStar Health is looking for an Inpatient Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy services to patients including treatment, training, and equipment recommendations under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist according to the state requirements. Primary Duties Documents and charges for patient care activities, paints a clear picture of the patient's course of care under supervision of licensed PT according to state's requirement. Documents ongoing communication with the PT. Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. 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 PT. Demonstrates initiative in contributing new 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 PT. 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 PT. 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 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). BLS (Basic Life Support). This position has a hiring range of USD $28.44 - $46.12 /Hr. #J-18808-Ljbffr