Dynamic PTA: Rehab Specialist Across Care Settings

Talented Medical Solutions; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team. You will provide physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist across outpatient, inpatient, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and home health settings.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree from an accredited PTA program, current PTA license, and BLS. You will implement treatment plans, educate patients and caregivers, document progress, and

Qualifications

• Education required: Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Current PTA license in the state of practice.
• BLS certification preferred or required according to facility policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy treatments under the supervision and direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Implement individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Assist patients in improving mobility, strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance, and functional independence.
• Instruct and supervise patients in therapeutic exercises, functional activities, gait training, transfer training, and use of assistive devices.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes in condition or treatment response to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Accurately document treatment sessions, patient progress, goals, and clinical observations in accordance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding treatment plans, home exercise programs, injury prevention, and safe mobility techniques.
• Maintain patient safety while providing therapy services and adhere to infection prevention, HIPAA, and facility policies.
• Prepare treatment areas, maintain therapy equipment, and ensure a clean, organized, and safe rehabilitation environment.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, continuing education, departmental meetings, and staff development as assigned.
• May provide therapy services in outpatient, inpatient, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, home health, or other clinical settings based on facility needs and within the scope of practice.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

EMR systems

Education

Associate degree PTA program

PTA licensure

BLS certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Talented Medical Solutions is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team. You will provide physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist across outpatient, inpatient, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and home health settings.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree from an accredited PTA program, current PTA license, and BLS. You will implement treatment plans, educate patients and caregivers, document progress, and