Physical Therapist Asst (PTA) - Outpatient Ortho. PTA
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Olney
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
MedStar Health PT - Olney, MDPhysical Therapist Asst (PTA) -
Outpatient Ortho. PTAJob Summary
Provides 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 Qualifications
Education/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 Responsibilities
1. Accurately and timely documents and charges for patient care
activities painting a clear picture of the patients 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 environment
3. 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 patients 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 youre 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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