Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Outpatient
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Healthcare
Physical Therapy, Healthcare Nursing
Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Outpatient
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Med Star Health is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team at MHPT at Dundalk
. 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 state requirements.
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Primary Duties- Document and charge for patient care activities, painting a clear picture of the patient's course of care under supervision of a 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 a 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 as appropriate.
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant school.
- Associate degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
- Maryland, District of Columbia, 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.
This position has a hiring range of USD $37.00 - $37.00 /Hr.
Seniority level:
Not Applicable.
Employment type:
Full‑time.
Job function:
Health Care Provider.
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care.
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