Physical Therapist Assistant I

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Parkville (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine invites applications for a Physical Therapist Assistant to support rehabilitation services. The role operates under supervision of the Team Coordinator and Rehab Therapy Services leadership, implementing PT-guided treatment plans to restore function.

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is essential to maximize patient outcomes in inpatient or outpatient settings. Required are an accredited PTA associate degree, Maryland PTA licensure, and current AHA Healthcare

Qualifications

• Completion of an Associate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Licensure from State of Maryland, Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider Certification.
• Successful completion of clinical internships as required by academic program.

Responsibilities

• Implements a treatment program as established by a licensed PT to maximize function.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Promotes improvements in service, department and hospital systems for patient care.
• Adheres to organizational goals and objectives in daily practice.

Skills

Team collaboration

Clinical internship experience

Education

Associate Degree from PTA program

Maryland Board Licensure (PTA)

AHA Healthcare Provider Certification

Job description

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Position Summary:

• 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

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.

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.

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.