Physical Therapist Assistant - OP Ortho

SSM Health; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) to join their outpatient team in Chevy Chase, MD. This full-time position offers a supportive environment for all experience levels, including a mentorship program for new graduates. With attractive benefits like continuing education courses, a 401(k) match, and generous paid time off, this role champions professional growth while delivering life-changing care to a diverse patient population.

Benefits

Unmatched continuing education program

Affordable health insurance options

Company matching 401(k)

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid state PTA license (or in process).
• CPR certification required.
• Must pass national PTA examination.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the licensed physical therapist's supervision.
• Implement quality physical therapy services according to policies.
• Maintain positive interactions with patients and facilities.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Client Relations

Education

Accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Job description

Overview

Position:Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)

Setting: Outpatient Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Vestibular, and Concussion

Location: NovaCare Chevy ChaseMD

Status: Full Time 40 hours

Sign on bonus and / or indefinite loan help available

At NovaCare Chevy Chase, every physical therapist assistant's journey becomes a testament to excellence, innovation, and life-changing patient care. We are here to nurture your growth and champion your aspirations. We take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping all of our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.

We are open to consider physical therapist assistants of all experience levels able to support a new graduate licensed physical therapist assistant (LPTA) with defined mentorship program.

We treat a diverse population of teens through geriatrics with specialty services to include vestibular and concussion programs on top of general orthopedics and sports medicine.

Schedule: Full time 40 hours treating until 700PM twice a week. Last patient is schedule an hour prior to close. Early days begin at 730A.

Benefits and Incentives

• Industrywide unmatched continuing education program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications, and more
• Multiple and affordable BC/BC PPO optionand HSA
• Company matching 401(k)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) with Holidays PLUS Paid Sick Time (PST)

For additional details, contact our regional recruiter, Shanel!

Shanel Green

OP Talent Acquisition Manager

NovaCare Rehabilitation

610-223-5944 Cell

[e-mail]

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Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.
• Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures
• Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.

Qualifications

• College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program
• Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
• Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license (or license in process)
• CPR certification