Physical Therapy Assistant- Hyattsville, MD
$44,990–$65,000 year
On-siteHyattsville, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Deliver individualized treatment plans established by your supervising Physical Therapist, adjusting activities based on patient response and progress. Instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, observing and tracking their progress. Document visits accurately and on time within FOX's EMR system, in line with Clinical Documentation standards. Stay connected with patients, POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed. Work alongside PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists in an interdisciplinary team to rebuild strength, mobility, and confidence for older adults.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain
- Current CPR certification
- Basic computer skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to exert medium physical effort: lifting 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly
- Ability to perform CPR
- Ability to provide moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility, including repositioning a bed-bound patient alone
- Ability to stand, sit, bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and extensive walk
- Ability to perform repetitive movements of the upper extremities
- Ability to drive to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House CallsTM model
- Ability to wear PPE when required
- Must be able to lift 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly
- Must be able to perform CPR
- Must be able to provide moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility, including repositioning a bed-bound patient alone
- Must be able to stand, sit, bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and extensive walk
- Must be able to perform repetitive movements of the upper extremities
- Must be able to drive to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House CallsTM model
- Must be able to wear PPE when required
- Must be available for weekend shifts
- Must be able to effectively lead and coach others
- Strong attention to detail
- Helping customers gives you energy
- Get charged up by interacting with others
- Must be available for weekend shifts
- You believe that food is central to our lives
- Passionate about excellence
- If you have a smile to share, we'd love to have you
- We want amazing humans
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