Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN Inpatient

About The Job

MedStar Health is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. This position involves providing patient treatment through therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, or the use of modalities. PTAs also monitor and record patient responses to treatment and report outcomes to the physical therapist.

Primary Duties

• Demonstrate clinical competency in implementing patient care programs as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Show competency in the use of modalities, exercise activities, orthotic/prosthetic devices, and adaptive devices like crutches and wheelchairs.
• After one year of experience, serve as a clinical instructor for Physical Therapy Assistant students and assume responsibility for the quality of the student’s work.
• Demonstrate safe transfers and transport of patients with and without oxygen.
• Frequently collaborate with physicians, nurses, other team members, and family members to discuss and coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
• Participate in in-service and community education to promote physical therapy.
• Record and report patient participation in treatment and progress in the medical record.
• Provide accurate billing information on the same day as the service provided.

Qualifications

• Average salary range: USD $40.00 - USD $40.00 /Hr.
• Associate degree in physical therapy.
• Maryland State License for Physical Therapy Assistant.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification within 90 days of hire.