Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant Licensed Frederick, MD

Pay From: $28 per hour

MUST:

• Holds and maintains proof of valid MD state licensure (from a CAPTE-accredited program)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to provide instructions clearly and pay close attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate with other patient care team members
• Ability to remain encouraging and motivating to patients who experience pain and frustration
• Ability to remain flexible, adaptable and calm in unexpected situations
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in stressful circumstances
• Graduate of an accredited curriculum with an associate degree as a physical therapy assistant

DUTIES:

• Assists with patient observations as requested by the physical therapist and to assist in identifying patients with physical therapy needs
• Works cooperatively with peers to contribute to the overall productivity of the team
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises, instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily living activities
• Maintain patient records confidentially
• Schedules patients effectively for best time utilization
• Observes, records and reports to the physical therapist conditions, reactions and responses of patient's plan of care
• Ensures that each patient has adequate knowledge concerning his/her disorder, treatment, and continued care
• Communicates and coordinates effectively, both written and verbally, with patients, families, and other team members regarding the patient's overall plan of care
• Participates in discharge planning as requested by the physical therapist consistent with patient goals
• Maintains accurate and timely flow of paperwork, orders, requests, and reports
• Works cooperatively with patients, supervising personnel, fellow employees, other healthcare team members and the public
• Patient care documentation is timely, legible, and efficient and meets departmental documentation standards
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocols

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

"Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act".