Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Outpatient

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

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Therapy team in Frederick. The role provides PT services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, with emphasis on patient education, treatment planning, and collaborative care within a large health system.

The successful candidate will be a graduate of an accredited PTA program, hold an associate degree, and possess state licensure as required for the location. BLS and CPR certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Associate degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia licensure as deemed necessary for location.
• American Heart Association’s BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Documents and charges for patient care activities under supervision of licensed physical therapist.
• Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations.
• Involves patient and family in treatment and discharge planning through education and training.
• Provides patient treatment services including review of historical information and safely administering modalities under supervision.

Education

Associate degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant school

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 Therapy 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 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) ce r tification.

This position has a hiring range of : USD $25.86 - USD $46.12 /Hr.