Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Ortho. / Neuro. / Aquatic

MedStar Health; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver exceptional patient care in a collaborative environment. This role involves providing therapy services under the guidance of licensed professionals, ensuring effective communication and documentation of patient progress. Join a team that values professional growth and innovation in treatment approaches, contributing to a healthier community. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient lives and thrive in a supportive team setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant school.
• Maryland, DC, or Virginia licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services under supervision of a licensed therapist.
• Document patient care activities and communicate with the therapy team.
• Assist in discharge planning and equipment recommendations.

Skills

Patient Care Management

Time Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assisting

Job description

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team at Therapy - Germantown. The ideal candidate will be a Physical Therapy Assistant with professional competency as a general practitioner in physical therapy, demonstrated independent use of varied treatment approaches, and the ability to work in a team environment.

The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide physical therapy services to patients, including treatment, training, and equipment recommendations under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist according to state requirements.

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Primary Duties:

1. 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 requirements. Documents ongoing communication with the physical therapist.

2. Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Manages an accurate schedule. Demonstrates a professional commitment to providing frictionless patient access to care through flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and actions/behaviors that display empathy in our patient-driven environment. Arranges schedule for re-evaluations and discharge summaries to be done by a physical therapist.

3. Completes appropriate discharge planning, follow-up care, and determination of equipment needs in collaboration with supervising physical therapist. Demonstrates initiative in contributing innovative 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.

4. 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.

5. 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:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant school.

• Associate degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

• Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia licensure required as deemed necessary for your specific location(s).

• American Heart Association's BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation) certification.

This position has a hiring range of $25.35 - $44.55.