Physical Therapy Assistant Outpatient

GBMC Healthcare•Owings Mills, MD

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of a physical therapist, assists patients in reaching maximum physical potential, in accordance with the Maryland Physical Therapy Practice Act, treats patients using appropriate therapeutic interventions and participates in team and interdisciplinary meetings.

Requirements

AA degree from an accredited PT Assistant program.
Current Maryland license as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification).
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to seventy-five percent (75%) of work time when administering treatments, observing patients and maintaining records or dealing with staff.
Ability to stand and walk > 60% or the time.
Ability to lift ≥ 30 lbs.
Ability to perform work while using personal protective equipment (PPE).
Current Maryland license as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Healthcare Provider (CPR certification).
Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment.
Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers.
Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations.
Actively pursues learning and self-development.
Pays attention to detail; follows through.
Sets a positive, professional example for others.
Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them.
Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties.
Reports to work regularly and on time.
Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team.
Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way.
Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions.
Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others.
Embraces change and improvement in the work environment.
Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services.
Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles.
Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently.

Nice To Haves

None required

Responsibilities

Assists patients in reaching maximum physical potential.
Treats patients using appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Participates in team and interdisciplinary meetings.
Implements treatment in accordance with the plan of care & goals established by the PT.
Evaluates and documents treatment program and goal progress.
Consults with the Physical Therapist when changes to plan of care or goals are required.
Implements appropriate therapeutic interventions, progressing treatment plan and teaching patients/caregivers activities to reinforce therapeutic interventions, providing/fitting appropriate assistive devices and recognizing patient distress signals, which need follow-up.
Documents treatment plans and progress; records data required for statistics, productivity, billing, performance improvement program, etc. as appropriate.
Utilizes the assistance of rehab techs and volunteers for housekeeping, transportation and physical assistance, does not utilize the rehab tech in a context that could be interpreted as providing supervision.
Maintains current knowledge of therapy practice through continuing education.
Consistently provides both written and verbal patient education.
Informs Physical Therapist, MD, RN and Discharge Planner of patient’s status and progress towards goals through documentation or direct communication.
Documents communications with Physical Therapist regarding changes in patient status, treatment plan, or discharge plan.
Communicates equipment needs and any changes/updates to original D/C plan to the discharge planner and RN.
Communicates with patient/caregiver to allay anxieties, seek input and elicit cooperation, trains and educates caregivers to assist patients with exercise program, maintain precautions and demonstrate safe functional mobility.
Participates in discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team, recommending appropriate assistance and continuation of the rehabilitation process as needed.
Demonstrates flexibility with schedule to accommodate follow-up treatments.
Identifies and communicates issues related to the working environment to PT/PTA Mentor/ Program Manager.
Utilizes chain of command effectively to promote cohesion and teamwork.
Independently recognizes own clinical limitations and seeks advice/education.
Actively seeks advice and incorporates feedback from PT mentor/ Program Manager.
Utilizes evidence base research for clinical practice and documentation.
Adheres to performance Improvement/ LDM requirements per department plan.
Works with PT/PTA Mentor/ Program Manager to resolve unit issues/ problems, developing resolutions and following up with both departmental staff and unit.
Demonstrates proficiency in proper billing and coding.
Utilizes time management skills to increase productivity, meets productivity standards set.
Actively seeks advice and demonstrates incorporation of feedback for performance improvement.