Physical Therapy Assistant
Company: MedStar Health
Location: Falls Church
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Job SummaryProvides physical therapy treatment as directed by
the physical therapist and in accordance with agency standards, the
laws and regulations governing the provision of physical therapy
services in the State of Maryland, District of Columbia or Virginia
and other regulatory requirements.Minimum
QualificationsEducation/TrainingAssociate's degree from an
accredited Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program.Experience1
year clinical experience.License/Certification/RegistrationLicense
to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the District of
Columbia, Maryland or Virginia. CPR certification
required.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesGood clinical skills. Verbal
and written communication skills. Basic computer skills
preferred.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssists the patient
and caregiver to plan adequately for discharge. Helps the patient's
physical therapist prepare an adequate discharge plan that would
include referrals to appropriate community resources (e.g.
outpatient therapy, day care, driver's education) when
needed.Assists the physical therapist in assessing the patient's
environment and recommending adaptive equipment and/or home
modifications that will maximize the patient's functional abilities
and safety. Assists in the attainment of those items that are
reimbursable as orthotics/prosthetics or durable medical
equipment.Communicates with supervisor as scheduled and needed
regarding issues related to the delivery of rehab services and
individual patient care.Communicates with the rehab department
regarding patient load, scheduling problems, vacation
coverage.Contributes to the achievement of established goals and
objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality
standards, and safety standards. Completes annual Code of Conduct,
Compliance and other mandatory training. Complies with governmental
and accreditation regulations.Maintains effective working
relationships with other departments and participates in
multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the
department and agency in community outreach efforts. Enhances
growth and development and enriches personal knowledge and skill
through participation in educational programs and
affiliations.Maintains ongoing communication with the patient's
physical therapist, physician, health care team, and other
individuals as needed regarding aspects of care and patient's
status.Performs other duties as assigned.Provides information to
the patient regarding functional status and progress towards goals.
Duties may include interview, observation, palpation, tests and
measurements including but not limited to goniometry, taking vital
signs, and circumferential measurements. Such duties require the
use of tools (e.g. goniometer, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope) and
the possession of sight and hearing senses or the use of
prosthetics that will enable these senses to function
adequately.Provides medical record entries according to agency
standards, professional guidelines, and regulatory requirements for
the reimbursement of physical therapy services. Ninety-five percent
accuracy on technical audit.Provides patient and/or caregiver
written educational material as directed by the physical therapist
regarding the injury/disease process, functional limitations, and
the purpose of treatment interventions, in addition to, training in
aspects of care the patient/caregiver will need to manage after
discharge.Provides physical therapy services in accordance with the
treatment plan (established by the physical therapist), agency
standards, and other professional and regulatory guidelines.
Performs procedures and modalities, including but not limited to,
therapeutic exercise, functional mobility training, gait training,
heat/cold application, and ultrasound.
Keywords: MedStar Health, Washington DC , Physical Therapy Assistant, Healthcare , Falls Church, DC
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