Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN Inpatient

PRN Physical Therapist AssistantMedStar Health is looking for a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center! As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will provide patient treatment. This might involve therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, or use of modalities. Physical therapist assistants monitor and record the patient's response to treatment and report the outcome of treatment to the physical therapist. Care for the Agency's patients.Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, 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:Demonstrate clinical competency in implementation of patient care programs as directed by the Physical Therapist. Show competency in the use of modalities, exercise activities, orthotic/prosthetic devices and adaptive devices like crutches and wheelchairs.After one year of experience, serve as a clinical instructor for Physical Therapy Assistant students and assume responsibility for the quality of the student's work. Demonstrate safe transfers and transport of patients with and without oxygen.Frequently collaborates with physicians, nurses, other team, and family members to discuss and coordinate patient care and discharge planning. Participates in in-service and community education to promote physical therapy.Records and reports patient participation in treatment and progress in the medical record. Provides accurate billing information on the same day as the service provided.Qualifications:Associate degree in physical therapy.Maryland State License for Physical Therapy Assistant.BLS (Basic Life Support) within 90 days of hire.This position has a hiring range of USD $40.00 - USD $40.00 /Hr.