Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant
Towson Sports Medicine - Bellona Location
Towson, MD
Full Time - Day Shift
We’re looking for compassionate and experienced Physical Therapists Assistant to join our team in our Bellona Location.
We are proud to be part of University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center - the #1 community hospital in the state, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report for 2021-22.
As a Physical Therapist Assistant you will:
Deliver physical therapy services through evaluation of patient needs, goal determination, and development of treatment plans according to the principles and practices of physical therapy.
- Performs limited direct physical therapy services to patients in accordance with Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Practice, code of ethics, and departmental policies and procedures for the delivery of limited physical therapy services. Escalates questions/concerns to therapists or higher level assistant staff.
- Records patient data collected for re-evaluations and care provided in the medical record, in accordance with departmental documentation standards.
- Participates in performance improvement activities and suggests areas for improvement to colleagues in a tactful and considerate manner. Proposes performance improvement topics and alternate treatment techniques to improve occupational therapy services.
- Assumes responsibility to resolve or report basic clinical and operational issues to department leadership for resolution, in order to assure high quality care, and efficient departmental operations.
- Demonstrates interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service.