Physical Therapist Assistant, Inpatient

This is for a Part Time position 25 hour / week. Those hours should be over 4 or 5 weekdays and the start / stop time is flexible as long as it is between 8a-4p.

Job Summary

Delivers limited physical therapy services under the periodic supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Carries out treatment plans according to the principles and practices of physical therapy.

Primary Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.

• Performs limited physical therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted standards Maryland Department of Health Board of Physical Therapy Examiners code of ethics and departmental and / or organizational policies and procedures.
• Carries out treatment plan programs for clients / patients to improve movement manage pain and / or prevent injury.
• Records patient data for re-evaluations and care provided in the medical record in accordance with departmental documentation standards.
• Informs patients families and interdisciplinary team members of evaluation results and plan for treatment and refers for further evaluation.
• Provides therapy education and counseling to individuals.
• Provides mentorship and training to clinical team members and / or students as eligible based on departmental needs.
• Demonstrates interdisciplinary safe patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and suggests areas for improvement to colleagues in a tactful and considerate manner. Proposes performance improvement topics and alternate treatment techniques to improve therapy services.
• Reports clinical and operational issues to departmental leadership and assists in their resolution to assure high quality care and efficient departmental operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Education & Experience - Required

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Maryland

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation :

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Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Part-time

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Early Intervention,Acute Care,Communication skills,HIPAA,Physiology Knowledge,Workers' Compensation Law,Computer Literacy,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Patient Service Experience,Medicare

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1