Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Outpatient PRN

Overview

Med Star Health is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team at Bel Air MACC - 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 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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• Document and charge 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. Document ongoing communication with the physical therapist.
• Demonstrate effective time management and meet productivity expectations. Manage an accurate schedule.
• Demonstrate 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.
• Arrange schedule for re-evaluations and discharge summaries to be done by a physical therapist.
• Complete appropriate discharge planning, follow-up care, and determination of equipment needs in collaboration with supervising physical therapist.
• Demonstrate initiative in contributing innovative ideas for patient treatment. Involve patient and family as appropriate in treatment and discharge planning through education and training.
• Provide 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.
• Collaborate interventions with other team members toward an interdisciplinary approach where appropriate.
• Recognize and document changes/response in patient's condition and contribute to modification of the treatment plan in collaboration with, and under the supervision of, a licensed physical therapist.
• Provide 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. Serve as a clinical instructor to assigned students where appropriate.

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant school.
• Associate degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia license 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.
• This position has a hiring range of: USD $37.00 - USD $37.00 /Hr.