Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Outpatient Ortho​/Sports

About this Job

Med Star Health is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team at Therapy - Westminster.

The ideal candidate will be a Physical Therapy Assistant with professional competency as a general practitioner, 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.

• Document and charge for patient care activities, painting a clear picture of the patient's course of care under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist according to state requirements.
• Document ongoing communication with the physical therapist.
• Demonstrate effective time management and meet productivity expectations; manage an accurate schedule.
• Provide frictionless patient access to care through flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and actions that display empathy in our patient consumer‑driven environment.
• Arrange the 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 the supervising physical therapist.
• Demonstrate initiative in contributing innovative ideas for patient treatment.
• Involve patient and family appropriately 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 or responses 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 and 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.
• License in Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia, as required 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 $25.86 - $46.12 /hr.