Physical Therapy Assistant - Full-time

div divThe Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics LLC (CAO) is one of the nation’s largest Orthopaedics practices, owned and operated by physicians, with over 60 locations across Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia. With approximately 2,000 employees, working in 28 Divisions, CAO is a growing business with revenues of approximately $250 Million. CAO is committed to be the Orthopaedic care provider of choice for our patients; partner of choice for payors and health systems; and employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce./div divWe offer a dynamic, collaborative environment where therapists and physicians work together to provide excellent patient care. With over 250 therapists, CAO provides opportunities for clinical growth as well as career advancement.  CAO has excellent benefits including a focus on therapist continuing education such as:/div div-      Quarterly webinars featuring CAO physicians and therapists./div div-      Medbridge subscription including video HEPs and online CEU./div div-      CAO hosted in person continuing education courses./div div-      A generous continuing education budget for personalized courses and content/div divThe Physical Therapy Assistant administers necessary physical therapy treatment as directed and determined by the Physical Therapist after the Physical Therapist has performed a comprehensive evaluation and established a plan of care. The purpose of this treatment is to help restore function, relieve pain, and prevent further disability. The Physical Therapist Assistant performs these responsibilities only under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist./div divspanPrimary Responsibilities/span/div divspanThe incumbent may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically stated in this description. The duties and responsibilities of the position are to be carried out in a manner that is consistent with the Mission, Core Values and Operating Principles of CAO./span/div div /div ol liProvides direct patient care 100% of his/her work time which includes required documentation in patients' medical records./li liPerforms and documents tests and measurements appropriate for the given condition which may include strength, range of motion, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency of the patient./li liAdministers treatment within the scope of physical therapy practice only as directed by the Physical Therapist and as appropriate for the patient's condition to decrease pain, increase range of motion and strength and promote function. These treatments may include but not be limited to therapeutic interventions such as modalities, therapeutic procedures, manual therapy, written home exercise programs./li liProvides ongoing communication with the supervising Physical Therapist regarding patient's progress and/or lack thereof and discusses and implements changes in the patient's treatment plan only as directed by the Physical Therapist./li liMeets or exceeds CAO productivity standards as provided by his/her respective CAO therapy Practice./li liDocuments treatments, responses, progress, and outcomes in the chart of the patient according to federal and state regulations and CAO requirements/li liDocuments and selects appropriate CPT codes, which correlate to treatment administered and directed by the supervising Physical Therapist. Selects codes and submits billing charges as directed by the Physical Therapist in a manner consistent with the amount and level of care provided for each patient./li liAbides by all insurance guidelines required for insurance coverage and reimbursement, coordinating care in accordance with current authorizations, referrals, treatment plans and insurance benefits requirements./li liWorks in collaboration with, and communicates effectively with, other medical providers for the purpose of benefitting the patient’s recovery and ensuring successful outcomes./li liActively participates in the Therapy team, including but not limited to staff meetings, CAO sponsored events, webinars, in-services, and departmental meetings./li liAssists with the smooth running of the clinic, which may include variations in scheduled hours, as well as staffing at another CAO location./li liAdministers treatment in accordance with all compliance regulations as dictated by federal and state governing bodies and in accordance with CAO best practices./li liMay be required to work a minimum of two evening shifts per week and occasional Saturdays depending on Practice operating hours./li liObtains necessary CEUs and other state specific requirements to actively maintain Physical Therapy Assistant license and other any other required licenses or certifications./li liPerforms other duties as assigned./li /ol divspanRequired Education and Experience/span/div ol liA degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program./li liState licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state where the Physical Therapist Assistant will be practicing./li liCPR for Healthcare Providers certification./li liExperience and proficiency working with computers and electronic medical records./li /ol divspanCompetencies / Required Skills and Abilities/span/div ol liStrong Interpersonal Skills - Ability to develop relationships and collaborate in a decentralized organization./li liDemonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment with a proven track record of results./li liStrong oral and written communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience./li liRequired to be proficient in Windows based office technologies (e.g., Word, Excel)./li liThorough knowledge of CPT ICD-10 coding procedures./li liThorough knowledge of Medicare and third-party billing./li liThorough knowledge of Workers Compensation insurance and its unique features and requirements./li liAble to work independently./li liExudes professionalism in presentation./li liMust be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in the English language./li /ol divspanPhysical Demands/span/div ol liMust be able to sit for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds./li liMust be able to use appropriate body mechanics when making necessary transfers and helping patients with exercises./li liRequires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting, and sitting./li liSome heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling exerted regularly throughout a standard work shift./li liAdequate hearing to perform duties in person and over telephone./li liRequires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity needed to operate a keyboard, medical equipment, fax machine, scanner, photocopier, and telephone./li liMust be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone./li liVisual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading materials from printed sources and computer screens./li liRequires exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical environment./li /ol /div