Physical Therapist Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy treatments to residents according to evaluations and treatment plans developed by the licensed Physical Therapist
• Exercise sound judgment and provide effective and efficient care in the performance of duties
• Observe, record, and report change in conditions, reactions and responses to the resident Physical Therapist as assigned
• Track the need for reassessment and reports changes in status that may indicate the need for reassessment or referral
• Maintain daily records of treatments and documents progress notes on residents as directed by the therapist
• Discontinue immediately any treatment procedure that appears harmful to the resident/patient and notifies the licensed physical therapist and other appropriate staff
• Ensure appropriate review of care rendered is performed by the licensed Physical Therapist according to practice regulations

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Current license or eligible for license under statutes in the State of Maryland
• Training or experience in long-term or sub-acute setting
• Prefers active membership in the state and national American Physical Therapy Association

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Excellent Benefits Package
• Flex/Advance Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Growth Ladder
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance
• matching 401K Plan