Physical Therapist Asst (PTA) - Outpatient Ortho. PTA
Company: Medstar
Location: Olney
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
MedStar Health PT - Olney, MDPhysical Therapist Asst (PTA) -
Outpatient Ortho. PTAJob SummaryProvides 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.Minimum QualificationsEducation/Training: Graduate of
an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant School. Associate degree
as a Physical Therapist Assistant.Experience: No experience
needed.License/Certification/Registration: Maryland, District of
Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia licensure required as deemed
necessary for your specific location(s). American Heart
Association's BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR certification
required.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Professional competency as
a general practitioner in physical therapy; demonstrates
independent use of varied treatment approaches. Able to work in a
team environment; organized, timely, detail-oriented; customer
service skills for interacting with patients, including
communicating with patients and family members of diverse ages and
backgrounds; takes initiative in following through with all
procedures and policies; effective communication; must be able to
utilize computer systemsPrimary Duties and Responsibilities1.
Accurately and timely 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 the
states requirement. Documents ongoing communication with the
physical therapist.2. Demonstrates effective time management and
meets productivity expectations. Manage an accurate schedule. Is
timely and punctual for meetings. 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 environment3.
Arranges schedule for re-evaluations and discharge summaries to be
done by a physical therapist.4. Completes appropriate discharge
planning, follow-up care, and determination of equipment needs in
collaboration with supervising physical therapist. Demonstrates
initiative in contributing new ideas for patient treatment.
Involves patient and family as appropriate in treatment and
discharge planning through education and training.5. Contributes to
the development and achievement of established department goals and
objective. Complies with governmental and accreditation
regulations.6. Provides patient treatment services including review
of pertinent history information, safely administering modalities,
and providing interventions within the limits of the treatment plan
under supervision of licensed physical therapist. Collaborates
interventions with other team members toward an interdisciplinary
approach where appropriate.7. Recognizes and documents
changes/response in patient's condition and contributes to
modification of the treatment plan in collaboration with, and under
the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.8. Provides
verbal/written reports as appropriate for patient progress
conferences where applicable.9. Takes initiative in pursing and
directing continuing education for professional growth and
competency for self and organization. Serves as a clinical
instructor to assigned students as appropriate.10. Performs other
duties as assignedNot sure if you're ready to apply? To learn more
about this opportunity, please contact Craig Harbert via email at
Craig.S.Harbert@medstar.net or at 202-531-1123.About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care
for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while
advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation
and research. Our 30,000 associates and 5,400 affiliated physicians
work in a variety of settings across our health system, including
10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the
largest visiting nurse association in the region, and highly
respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the
medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for
more than 20 years, MedStar is dedicated not only to teaching the
next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education
and professional development of our whole team. MedStar Health
offers diverse opportunities for career advancement and personal
fulfillment.
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