Impactful PTA: Rehab Across Settings

TEEMA Solutions Group; Layhill Village (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to deliver quality therapy under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized plans to restore function, improve mobility, and promote patient wellness across outpatient, inpatient, SNF, rehab, and home health settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the rehab team, accurate documentation in EMR, adherence to HIPAA and safety standards, and participation in ongoing education and quality

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree from accredited PTA program.
• Licensure/Certification: Current PTA license in state of practice; BLS preferred or required per facility policy.
• Experience: Prior PTA experience preferred; outpatient orthopedics, SNF, rehab, home health, acute care or other therapy settings; EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy treatments under supervision of a licensed PT.
• Implement individualized treatment plans established by the supervising PT.
• Assist patients in improving mobility, strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance, and functional independence.
• Instruct and supervise patients in therapeutic exercises, functional activities, gait training, transfer training, and use of assistive devices.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes to the supervising PT.
• Document treatment sessions, patient progress, goals, and observations per facility policies.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding treatment plans, home exercise programs, injury prevention, and safe mobility techniques.
• Maintain patient safety and adherence to infection prevention and HIPAA policies.
• Prepare treatment areas, maintain equipment, and keep the rehabilitation environment clean and safe.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, nurses, and other team members to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, continuing education, departmental meetings, and staff development.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

EMR experience

Infection control

Education

Associate Degree PTA

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

TEEMA Solutions Group seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to deliver quality therapy under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized plans to restore function, improve mobility, and promote patient wellness across outpatient, inpatient, SNF, rehab, and home health settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the rehab team, accurate documentation in EMR, adherence to HIPAA and safety standards, and participation in ongoing education and quality