Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Outpatient

MedStar Health; Emmitsburg (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to join Therapy - Frederick. The PTA provides therapy services under licensed PT supervision, assists with treatment planning, documentation, and patient education in a fast-paced, team-focused setting.

Ideal candidate holds PTA accreditation, MD licensure as needed, and BLS/CPR certification. Join a large health system recognized for quality care in the Baltimore-Washington region.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Associate degree as a PTA.
• Maryland licensure (or DC/VA as needed).
• BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Documents and charges for patient care activities under supervision of a licensed PT.
• Maintains ongoing communication with the supervising physical therapist.
• Manages scheduling and productivity requirements.
• Arranges re-evaluations and discharge summaries with the PT.
• Provides treatment services under the treatment plan and documents changes.
• Acts as a clinical instructor to assigned students when appropriate.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Associate degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant

Maryland licensure (or DC/VA as needed)

BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers

CPR certification

Job description

About this Job

MedStar Health is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team at Therapy - Frederick!

The ideal candidate will be a Physical Therapist Assistant with professional competency as a general practitioner in physical therapy; demonstrate 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 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’.

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.
• Manage an accurate schedule.
• 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 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.
• 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

• 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 : USD $25.86 - USD $46.12 /Hr.