Impactful Part-Time PTA — Outpatient Rehab

Meritus Health; Frederick, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Meritus Health’s Total Rehab Care seeks a Part-time Physical Therapy Assistant to support outpatient services. You will work under licensed therapists, implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and assist with discharge planning.

Roles include patient education, supervision of aides, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Eligible candidates hold an AA PTA degree, Maryland PTA license (or temporary), and CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate of Arts degree from an approved therapy program.
• Maryland PTA license (or temporary license pending exam/reciprocity)
• Current BLS (CPR) certification
• No clinical experience beyond education required
• Ability to use point-of-care documentation systems

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments per therapist’s plan of care
• Monitor patient status and report changes to the therapist or physician
• Document progress and contribute to discharge planning
• Train patients and caregivers on exercises and equipment use
• Supervise aides, students, and volunteers

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Patient care

Education

AA degree PTA program

Tools

Documentation systems

Job description

Meritus Health’s Total Rehab Care seeks a Part-time Physical Therapy Assistant to support outpatient services. You will work under licensed therapists, implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and assist with discharge planning.

Roles include patient education, supervision of aides, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Eligible candidates hold an AA PTA degree, Maryland PTA license (or temporary), and CPR/BLS certification.