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Physical Therapy Assistant - Outpatient
Location:
Urbana, MD
Description:
Job ID: 24-01885 Physical Therapy Assistant Outpatient Urbana, MD MUST: The Physical Therapy Assistant must have experience: Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to provide instructions clearly and pay close attention to detail Must be able to collaborate with other patient care team members Ability to remain encouraging and motivating to patients who experience pain and frustration, physical therapists should be compassionate and encouraging Ability to remain flexible, adaptable and calm in unexpected situations Ability to exercise sound judgment in stressful circumstances Graduate of an accredited curriculum with an associate degree as a physical therapy assistant Holds and maintains proof of valid VA state licensure DUTIES: Assists with patient observations as requested by the physical therapist and to assist in identifying patients with physical therapy needs Works cooperatively with peers to contribute to the overall productivity of the team Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily living activities Maintain patient records confidentially Schedules patients effectively for best time utilization Observes, records and reports to the physical therapist conditions, reactions and responses of patients plan of care Ensures that each patient has adequate knowledge concerning his/her disorder, treatment, and continued care Communicates and coordinates effectively, both written and verbally, with patients, families, and other team members regarding the patient's overall plan of care Participates in discharge planning as requested by the physical therapist consistent with patient goals Maintains accurate and timely flow of paperwork, orders, requests, and reports Works cooperatively with patients, supervising personnel, fellow employees, other healthcare team members and the public Patient care documentation is timely, legible, and efficient and meets departmental documentation standards Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; adhering to infection-control policies and protocols Maintains production objectives by noting current treatment trends; monitoring actual physical therapy services rendered to production objectives Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocols *Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities. PDN-9c0fb989-8901-491a-8d25-f7b2993cc4de
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Physical Therapy Assistant - Outpatient is a Nurse & Healthcare Physical Therapist Job at Quadrant located in Urbana MD. Find other listings like Physical Therapy Assistant - Outpatient by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Physical Therapist Jobs.
Physical Therapy Assistant - Outpatient is a Nurse & Healthcare Physical Therapist Job at Quadrant located in Urbana MD. Find other listings like Physical Therapy Assistant - Outpatient by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Physical Therapist Jobs.