Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Outpatient Ortho.

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

Job summary

An established healthcare system is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join its dynamic team in Wheaton. In this role, you will provide essential physical therapy services to patients, collaborating closely with licensed physical therapists to ensure high-quality care. Your responsibilities will include documenting patient progress, managing treatment plans, and engaging in patient education. This position offers an opportunity to grow professionally within a supportive environment, making a significant impact on patient recovery and well-being. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to contribute to a leading healthcare provider, this is the perfect role 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 therapist.

Skills

Patient Care

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Treatment Planning

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy

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, demonstrate independent use of varied treatment approaches, and have 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 a 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-centered 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 with other team members for 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.