Physical Therapist Assistant I

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Tuition assistance

Diverse environment

Benefits package

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Maryland seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant specializing in acute care. You will work under the supervision of the Rehab Therapy Services Team Leader and collaborate with the multidisciplinary health care team to restore patients to their maximum function.

Requires an Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program, Maryland licensure, and AHA Healthcare Provider Certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Associate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• 0–2 years of experience as a physical therapist assistant is required.
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider Certification.

Responsibilities

• Implements a treatment program as established by a licensed PT designed to return patients to their maximum level of function.
• Works collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary health care team to maximize patient and team outcomes.
• Prompts improvement of service, department and hospital systems to benefit patient care.
• Incorporates and operationalizes the goals and objectives of the organization.

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

The Johns Hopkins Hospital is a world-renowned leader in patient care, serving the greater Baltimore community and patients from all across the globe. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff teams provide support throughout our many specialty departments and centers, from primary visits to emergency care.

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Physical Therapist Assistant

Specializing in Acute Care:

• Works under the supervision of the Team Coordinator and/or Clinical Specialist, and leadership of the Rehab Therapy Services Team Leader, Supervisor and/or Inpatient or Outpatient Manager
• Implements a treatment program as established by a licensed PT which is designed to return patients to their maximum level of function
• Works collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary health care team to maximize patient and team outcomes
• Prompts improvement of service, department and hospital systems to benefit patient care
• Incorporates and operationalizes the goals and objectives of the organization

Shift: Full-time 40 hours per week - 8:00 - 4:30 p.m. - Some weekends and Holidays

Work Experience: Successful completion of clinical internships as required by academic program. 0 to 2 years of experience as a physical therapist assistant required

Education: Completion of an Associate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

Required Licensure, Certification, Etc. Licensure from State of Maryland, Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.. Current AHA Healthcare Provider Certification.

Salary Range:

Minimum $26.58/hour - Maximum $43.89/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.