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Physical Therapist Assistant

University of Maryland Medical System

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

A leading medical system is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide patient care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. This role involves assisting in the maintenance of equipment and compliance with safety protocols. The position requires graduation from an accredited program, state licensure, and current CPR certification, offering a competitive salary range and a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

$3,000 sign-on bonus

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an APTA-approved curriculum required.
  • Licensure in Maryland as a Physical Therapy Assistant mandatory.
  • Current CPR certification is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Under supervision, perform patient care per treatment plans.
  • Assist in departmental operations, maintaining equipment and supplies.
  • Comply with safe handling policies regarding patients.

Skills

Communication
Patient Care
Safe Work Practices

Education

Graduation from a curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
Licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant
Current CPR certification

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  • Under general supervision performs patient care based upon treatment plan developed by a licensed Physical Therapist in accordance with the Maryland State Physical Therapy Practice Act. Assists in the overall departmental operations with maintenance of equipment and supplies.

Job Description

General Summary

  • Under general supervision performs patient care based upon treatment plan developed by a licensed Physical Therapist in accordance with the Maryland State Physical Therapy Practice Act. Assists in the overall departmental operations with maintenance of equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

  • Graduation from a curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association for Physical Therapists Assistants.
  • Licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners is required.
  • Current CPR certification is required.
  • Ability to learn and practice appropriate safe work procedures and practice positive guest relations skills.
  • Ability to comply with policies and practices regarding safe handling of patients.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time while performing physical therapy support services.
  • Ability to work with patients possessing potentially infectious disease using the appropriate “Standard Precautions” and other safety procedures.
  • Effective verbal communication skills are required in order to work with patients and therapists successfully.

Working Conditions

  • Weekend, shift work, holiday, on-call, and overtime may be required.
  • Work requires standing for extended periods of time while performing physical therapy support services.
  • There is potential for regular exposure to patients possessing infectious disease, requiring observance of “Standard Precautions” by wearing protective clothing and following safe work practices.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Salary Range:$30.26-$42.37

PandoLogic. Keywords: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Location: Baltimore, MD - 21201
Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Entry level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
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    Health Care Provider
  • Industries
    Hospitals and Health Care

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