Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Outpatient

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Wheaton (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide services under supervision at their Wheaton location. The role involves patient treatment, documentation, and collaboration with licensed physical therapists. This position offers a dynamic work environment within a leading healthcare system.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Documents and charges for patient care activities under supervision.
• Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations.
• Completes appropriate discharge planning and follow-up care.

Education

Associate degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team at Therapy - Wheaton. 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 the state requirements.

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Primary Duties:

1. Documents and charges for patient care activities, providing a clear picture of the patient's course of care under supervision of a licensed physical therapist, and maintains ongoing communication with the physical therapist.

2. Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Manages an accurate schedule, provides frictionless patient access to care through flexibility, adaptability, and empathy, and arranges schedules for re-evaluations and discharge summaries to be done by a physical therapist.

3. Completes appropriate discharge planning, follow-up care, and equipment needs in collaboration with the supervising physical therapist. Contributes innovative ideas for patient treatment, involves patients and families in treatment and discharge planning through education and training, and provides treatment services including review of historical information, administering modalities, and interventions within the treatment plan's limits under supervision.

4. Recognizes and documents changes in patient’s condition and contributes to modification of the treatment plan in collaboration with, and under supervision of, a licensed physical therapist. Provides verbal/written reports for patient progress conferences where applicable.

5. Initiates and pursues continuing education for professional growth and competency. 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 as required for your specific location(s).

• American Heart Association’s BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers CPR certification.

Additional Information

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

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