Physical Therapist Assistant I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Career growth

Collaborative environment

Benefits

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant in Acute Care to join a full-time team in Maryland. You will implement licensed-PT plans, collaborate with multi-disciplinary staff, and contribute to achieving optimal patient outcomes in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Required are an Associate Degree in PTA, Maryland PTA licensure, and current AHA Healthcare Provider Certification, with 0–2 years of experience and a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited PTA program with an associate degree.
• Maryland PTA licensure and current AHA Healthcare Provider Certification.
• 0–2 years PTA experience; internship experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Implement a treatment program designed by a licensed PT to maximize patient function.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary health care team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Promote improvements in service, department and hospital systems for better patient care.
• Align daily actions with Johns Hopkins Health System goals.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Patient care

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Maryland PTA licensure

AHA Healthcare Provider Certification

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.