Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant - $10k Sign-On

Adventist HealthCare; Fort Washington (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare’s AHC Rehabilitation - FWMC in Fort Washington, MD seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant for our Outpatient Rehabilitation department. Full-time, 40 hours/week, day shifts. Eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

You will examine, treat, and document patient progress, coordinate care, and support discharge planning with the team. Qualifications include an associate degree of PTA, at least 2 years experience (1 year in relevant setting preferred), and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Minimum 2 years of experience (at least 1 year in setting preferred).
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform an initial examination and evaluation to establish an impairment/diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care prior to intervention for all persons served with basic and some complex rehabilitation needs in acute care, outpatient, or inpatient rehabilitation settings (flex to any Rehab site as needed).
• Provide, or direct and supervise, the therapy intervention consistent with the results of the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care.
• Plan for discharge taking into consideration achievement of anticipated goals and provide for appropriate follow-up or referral.
• Communicate, coordinate, and document all aspects of patient management with the care team; supervise rehab aides, office assistants, and volunteers.
• Manage schedule to accommodate census and inform management of caseload issues.
• Attend team meetings and communicate patient status to ensure knowledge of the case.
• Be responsible for performance improvement and professional development activities.
• Educate and provide consultation to consumers, healthcare professionals, and the public regarding therapy benefits.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

Associate’s degree from an accredited PTA program

Job description

Adventist HealthCare’s AHC Rehabilitation - FWMC in Fort Washington, MD seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant for our Outpatient Rehabilitation department. Full-time, 40 hours/week, day shifts. Eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

You will examine, treat, and document patient progress, coordinate care, and support discharge planning with the team. Qualifications include an associate degree of PTA, at least 2 years experience (1 year in relevant setting preferred), and BLS certification.