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Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Outpatient NeuroMedStar Health • Washington, Utah, United States
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Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Outpatient Neuro

MedStar Health
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    Washington, Utah, United States
  • US
    Washington, Utah, United States
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About this Job: General Summary of Position
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.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities


  • 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.
  • 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
  • Arranges schedule for re-evaluations and discharge summaries to be completed by a physical therapist but able to initiate these sessions as appropriate and in accordance with state licensure.
  • 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.
  • Contributes to the development and achievement of established department goals and objective. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Provides verbal/written reports as appropriate for patient progress conferences where applicable.
  • 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.
    • Minimal Qualifications
    Education
    • Associate's degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant school required
    Experience
    • Prior work experience not required
    Licenses and Certifications
    • PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant licensure in Maryland District of Columbia (DC) and/or Virginia as deemed necessary for your specific location(s) required
    • CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
    • Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
    Knowledge Skills and 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 systems
    This position has a hiring range of : USD $25.86 - USD $46.12 /Hr.
    • Washington, Utah, United States

    Languages

    • English
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