Physical Therapist Assistant I

Johns Hopkins Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 36,616 - 60,462; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant specializing in Acute Care to join the Rehab Therapy Services team.

You will implement treatment programs under licensed PT supervision, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and help patients regain maximum function while supporting hospital goals and patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Associate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current Maryland licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Active AHA Healthcare Provider Certification.

Responsibilities

• Implements a treatment program as established by a licensed PT.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary health care team to maximize patient outcomes.
• Promotes improvements to patient care and hospital systems.
• Aligns with organizational goals and objectives.

Skills

Team collaboration

Treatment implementation

Multidisciplinary care

Education

Associate degree PTA

Job description

Requisition #:664362 Location:Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287 Category:Rehab Schedule:Day Shift Employment Type:Full Time

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Position Summary

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

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.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.