Job Description
About this Job:
MedStar Health is looking for
a
Physical Therapist Assistant
t
o
join
our
team
at
Therapy - Frederick
!
The ideal candidate will be
a Physical Therapy Assistant with
p
rofessional competency as a general practitioner in physical therapy;
demonstrate
d
independent use of varied treatment approaches
; and
the ability
to work in a team environment;
The P
hysical 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
re
gion,
also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next
great career
move!
Primary Duties:
D
ocuments 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)
ce
rtification
.
This position has a hiring range of : USD $25.86 - USD $46.12 /Hr.
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