Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Outpatient Ortho. / Sports

MedStar Health; Bel Air (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for the Bel Air Athletic Club. The ideal candidate will deliver physical therapy services while working under the supervision of a licensed therapist, ensuring effective patient care and documentation. This role requires teamwork, strong communication, and adherence to treatment plans. Join a leading healthcare system recognized for its commitment to patient care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant school.
• Maryland licensure required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services under supervision of a licensed therapist.
• Document patient care activities and communicate with the physical therapist.
• Complete discharge planning in collaboration with the supervising therapist.

Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Associate degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Outpatient Ortho. / Sports

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General Summary Of Position

MedStar Health is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team at

General Summary Of Position

MedStar Health is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team at Bel Air Athletic Club! 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 of which the provider is practicing.

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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.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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