Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Outpatient Ortho. / Neuro

MedStar Health; Mitchellville (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Mitchellville, MD, invites a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Therapy team. You will provide PT services under a licensed therapist, document patient care, and help with discharge planning in a busy, patient-centered system.

We seek an ARC PTA with an associate degree, eligible for licensure in MD/DC/VA, and BLS/CPR certification. Join one of the region's largest health networks and contribute to a high-standard, team-based care environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• MD/DC/VA licensure as deemed necessary for your location(s).
• American Heart Association’s BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Documents and charges for patient care activities under supervision of licensed PT.
• Manages schedule and maintains productivity expectations.
• Discharge planning and collaboration with supervising PT.
• Provides patient treatment services under the treatment plan and assists with education and training.

Education

Associate degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant school

Job description

About the Job

MedStar Health is looking foraPhysical Therapist Assistant to join our team at Mitchellville - Therapy! 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 Assistantwillprovidephysical 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 thestate'srequirement. Documents ongoing communication with the physical therapist.

• Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Managean accurateschedule. Demonstrates a professional commitment toprovidefrictionless patient access to care through flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and actions/behaviors that display empathy in our patient consumer driven environmentArranges schedule for re-evaluations and discharge summaries to be done by a physical therapist.

• Completesappropriate dischargeplanning, follow-up care, and determination of equipment needs in collaboration with supervising physical therapist. Demonstrates initiative in contributinginnovative ideasfor patient treatment. Involves patient and family asappropriate intreatment and discharge planning through education and training.Providespatient treatment services including review of pertinent historical information, safely administering modalities, andprovidinginterventions within the treatment plan's limits under supervision of licensed physical therapist.Collaborates interventions with other team members toward an interdisciplinary approach whereappropriate.

• Recognizes and documents changes/response in patient's condition and contributes to modification of the treatment plan in collaboration with, and under the supervisionof,a licensed physical therapist.Providesverbal/written reports asappropriate forpatient progress conferences where applicable.

• Takes initiative inpursuingand directing continuing education for professional growth and competency for self and organization. Serves as a clinical instructor to assigned students asappropriate.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistantschool.

• Associatedegree as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

• Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia licensurerequiredasdeemednecessary for your specific location(s).

• American Heart Association’sBLS (Basic Life Support)for Healthcare ProvidersCPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation)certification.

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