Physical Therapist Assistant - Growth, Sign-On Bonus, Benefits

FutureCare Health & Management; Maryland; On-site; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $33.25–$44.11/hr

$1000 sign-on bonus

$500 referral bonus

Job summary

FutureCare Health & Management is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to implement treatment plans for residents, helping manage pain, restore movement, and improve muscle function. This is a highly physical, hands-on role requiring empathy and strong communication with residents and families.

FutureCare is recognized for its Top Workplace awards and USA Newsweek Best Nursing Homes. The position offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, sign-on and referral bonuses, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current license or eligible for license under statutes in the State of Maryland.
• 1 year of experience in Long Term Care preferred but not required (Newly licensed graduates are welcomed!)
• Prefer active membership in the state and national American Physical Therapy Association.
• Ability to understand and follow the directions of the Physical Therapist and the facility policies and procedures.

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.

Education

Graduate of an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program

Job description

FutureCare Health & Management is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to implement treatment plans for residents, helping manage pain, restore movement, and improve muscle function. This is a highly physical, hands-on role requiring empathy and strong communication with residents and families.

FutureCare is recognized for its Top Workplace awards and USA Newsweek Best Nursing Homes. The position offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, sign-on and referral bonuses, and opportunities for