Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Outpatient

General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is looking foraPhysical Therapist
Assistanttojoinourteamat MNRN @ Rockville!The ideal candidate will bea Physical Therapy
Assistant withprofessional competency as a general practitioner in
physical therapy;demonstratedindependent use of varied treatment
approaches; andthe abilityto 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.
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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 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 $25.35 - $44.55