About the Job
MedStar Health is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team at MHPT @ Loch Raven - Orthopedic and Hand Center! 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. Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, 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
• Documents and charges for patient care activities, painting a clear picture of the patients course of care under supervision of licensed physical therapist according to the states 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 plans 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 patients 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.
Hiring Range
This position has a hiring range of USD $25.86 - USD $46.12 /Hr.