Skill in data analysis to develop treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and alert the supervising physical therapist to status changes.
Ability to prioritize and schedule patients utilizing time efficiently.
Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills
Ability to manage an average caseload of 2 patients per hour.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides testing information for the physical therapist in the following areas:
Range of motion
Sensation
Limb girth/length
Establishes, implements and documents treatment program and progress based upon goals and evaluation results in consultation with the physical therapist.
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.
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.
Informs Physical Therapist and Interdisciplinary Team of patient's status and progress towards goals. Documents communications with Physical Therapist regarding changes in patient status or treatment plan. Communicates with Coordinator regularly regarding same.
Communicates with patient/caregiver to allay anxieties, seek input and elicit cooperation.
Identifies the need for therapeutic equipment and supplies; communicates information to Coordinator.
Participates in performance improvement activities, collecting data and suggesting areas for improvement.
Documents treatment plans and progress; records data required for statistics, productivity, billing, performance improvement program, etc. as appropriate.
All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:
Respect
I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.
Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities
Excellence
I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.
Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
Actively pursues learning and self-development
Pays attention to detail; follows through
Accountability
I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.
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
Teamwork
I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.
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
Ethical Behavior
I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.
Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers
Results
I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.
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 efficient
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
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. Participates in team and interdisciplinary meetings. Multiple locations now hiring - including Owings Mills , the main GBMC hospital , and the brand‑new Texas Station site in Timonium, MD.
Calling all Physical Therapist Assistants !
GBMC is excited to launch a new state‑of‑the‑art Physical Therapy facility at Texas Station in Timonium . If you're a PTA looking to join a collaborative, patient‑focused team across a growing network of locations, connect with Recruiter Rose Ebacher‑Rini at rebacher-rini@gbmc.org to schedule an on‑site visit and see what's ahead.
GBMC offers Physical Therapist Assistants a competitive salary and excellent benefits . We look forward to meeting you and discussing your next career step.
Education:
AA degree from an accredited PT Assistant program.
Licensures/Certifications:
Current Maryland license as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification).
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