Physical Therapist Assistant I

Johns Hopkins Health System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Tuition Assistance

Diverse and collaborative working env.

Affordable comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant specializing in Acute Care. You will implement treatment plans under supervision, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to improving patient outcomes within a top-tier health system.

Requires an Associate Degree PTA, Maryland licensure, and current AHA Healthcare Provider Certification; 0–2 years of PTA experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of clinical internships as required by academic program.
• 0 to 2 years of experience as a physical therapist assistant required.
• MD licensure from the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• 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.
• Promotes improvement of service, department and hospital systems to benefit patient care.
• Incorporates and operationalizes the goals and objectives of the organization.

Skills

Clinical internships completed

Interdisciplinary collaboration

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

The 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.