Full-time Physical Therapy Assistant

Mercy Medical Center, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b) retirement

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health resources

Disability benefits

Voluntary benefits

Insurance discounts

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center is seeking an Inpatient Physical Therapy Assistant to join our acute care team in Baltimore, MD. The role focuses on helping inpatients regain mobility, strength, and independence through individualized PT plans of care.

Requirements include an AA degree in Physical Therapy Assisting, Maryland PTA license, CPR Level C, and 2+ years of acute care experience (weekend pool eligible). Wound care and hydrotherapy familiarity are preferred—join Mercy and support compassionate care.

Qualifications

• AA degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Must be licensed as a PTA in Maryland.
• 2+ years of acute care experience; weekend pool staffing.
• Familiarity with wound care/hydrotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to in-patients to improve gross motor skills, strength, mobility, and skin integrity.
• Create and follow the documented plan of care for each patient.
• Deliver individualized care based on patient and family needs.

Skills

Acute care experience

Wound care familiarity

CPR Level C

Education

AA degree in Physical Therapy Assisting (PTA)

Maryland PTA license

CPR Level C certification

Job description

Summary

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring an Inpatient Physical Therapy Assistant!

Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023–2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi-time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025.

As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our Mercy family.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides specific physical therapy services aimed at assisting the in-patient in regaining an optimal level of ability in gross motor skills, muscular strength and function, mobility, the reduction of pain, and improvement in the loss of skin/tissue integrity. The physical therapy assistant provides individualized care based upon needs of the patient and family in keeping with the documented physical therapy plan of care.

Requirements

• AA degree from an accredited program for Physical Therapy Assistants (approved by the APTA)
• Must have completed all clinical affiliation requirements for AA graduation. Must have 2+ years of experience in acute care services to work on the weekend temp pool staff. Will consider new grads for weekday work.
• Familiarity with wound care/hydrotherapy is required
• Meet all requirements of The Maryland State Board of PT Examiners, and licensed by this regulatory agency with a PTA license.
• Level C CPR certification for health care providers.

Min

USD $26.13/Hr.

Max

USD $43.11/Hr.

Salary Information

Compensation decisions are made in alignment with internal equity, role scope, and market data to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. Most new hires are typically placed within the lower to mid-portion of the range; offers above that level are reserved for candidates with advanced or highly specialized qualifications.

Benefits

Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category

• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• Voluntary Benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values

EEO Statement

Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.