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.