Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient and Inpatient Split

MedStar Health; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking an Outpatient and Inpatient Split Physical Therapy Assistant to join MedStar St. Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown, MD.

This hybrid role focuses primarily on outpatient therapy with additional inpatient support as needed, offering a diverse caseload and daytime hours for work-life balance. The PTA provides therapy services under the supervision of a licensed PT, handling treatment, training, and equipment recommendations in compliance with Maryland regulations.

Qualifications

• Maryland licensure required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification is required.
• Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Documents and charges for patient care activities under supervision of a licensed PT.
• Coordinate re-evaluations and discharge summaries with the PT.
• Provide patient treatment services including modalities under supervision.
• Document changes in patient condition and adjust treatment plan with supervision.
• Prepare progress reports and assist in continuing education and student instruction.

Education

Associate degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

About the Job

MedStar Health is looking for an Outpatient and Inpatient Split Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital!

This is a combination position, with the majority of hours dedicated to outpatient services, while also providing support in inpatient as needed. The patient population includes both neurological and orthopedic diagnoses, offering a diverse clinical experience and the opportunity to work with a variety of patients. An added benefit of this position is the daytime schedule, providing consistent daytime hours and a great work-life balance.

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides 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 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:

• Documents 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. 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 new 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:

• Associate degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Maryland licensure required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support).

This position has a hiring range of USD $24.12 - USD $43.29 /Hr.