Physical Therapist Assistant
Company: Pivot Physical Therapy
Location: Owings Mills
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
Pivot Health Solutions is a premier provider of health and
wellness services that focuses on getting people back to health,
preventing injury and staying fit where they work, live and play.
Our family of brands include Pivot Physical Therapy, Pivot Onsite
Innovations, Pivot Occupational Health, Pivot Sports Medicine and
Pivot Performance. We wouldn't be Pivot without our passionate and
dedicated team members. If you're looking for a rewarding career in
a setting that promotes clinical excellence, professional
advancement and teamwork, apply now!
Pivot has an immediate need for a passionate and proven outpatient
Physical Therapist Assistant in Lansdowne, MD. If you are licensed
Physical Therapist Assistant looking for rewarding career in a
setting that supports career growth, clinical excellence and team
work, apply now.
Job Summary:The Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Physical
Therapist in providing physical therapy treatments and
procedures.Reports to: Clinic DirectorEssential Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Provides patient care in accordance with the laws of the State
Board of Physical Therapy and utilizing the Standards of Practice
for Physical Therapy and the Guide for Professional Conduct, as
developed by the American Physical Therapy Association, APTA.
- Monitors response to therapy as delineated in the Guide to
Physical Therapy Practice
- Utilizes robust functional exercises in patient care within the
parameters defined by the therapist
- Incorporates progressive exercise programs in patient care that
focus on functional transition, progressive loads, progressive
volume, and a commitment to high level functioning
- Provides skilled manual therapy with majority of patients when
indicated within the parameters defined by the therapist
- Employs skilled modality use in patient care
- Educates patients about physical therapy, their treatment plan,
injury prevention, ergonomics, and ways to promote health within
the scope of your expertise
- Ensures patient is scheduled with evaluating physical therapist
as per regulatory guidelines
- Completes required documentation as per compliance and
regulatory guidelines
- Delegates appropriate patient care support activities that
adhere to state practice guidelines, to non-licensed clinical
staff
- Notifies evaluating physical therapist of any matters
pertaining to the care of the patient as needed
- Ensures that the evaluating therapist and physician's
relationship with their patient is not compromised
- Relays relevant information to case managers and insurance
carriers to aid in authorizations or care.
- Communicates and demonstrates a professional image and attitude
for patients and their family, co-workers, and supervisors
- Serves as a resource for support staff and participate in their
training
- Promotes the profession of Physical Therapy, Pivot Physical
Therapy Inc. as a company, and yourself as professional through
community outreach events, approved social media avenues, and
networking
- Actively participates in regional and corporate marketing
directives
- Adheres to Code of Conduct as established by Pivot's Compliance
Program
- Follows all safety procedures and complies with all policies
and procedures as instructed
- Fills-in at other locations as required
- Performs other duties which may be deemed necessaryRequired
Education, Certifications and Licenses:
- Graduate of Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Educational
Program
- Valid Physical Therapist Assistant License, in good standing
Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of current Physical Therapy treatments
- Skill in written and verbal communication
- Ability to follow direction
- Ability to relate positively with individuals involved in
patient's care, patients, co-workers
- Ability to keep patient information confidential and
communicate appropriately
- Success factors include: Strong listening skills,
compassionate, ethical, upbeat and friendly, organized / effective
time management, multi-tasking
- Experience working in an outpatient physical therapy
setting
- Experience working in a customer service related field
preferred
Keywords: Pivot Physical Therapy, Baltimore , Physical Therapist Assistant, Healthcare , Owings Mills, Maryland
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