Physical Therapist Assistant Outpatient

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC); Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) is hiring Physical Therapist Assistants for its Maryland network, including Owings Mills, the main GBMC hospital, and the Texas Station site in Timonium. The PTA will support therapists, administer treatments, and document progress while maintaining a patient‑focused approach.

Requirements include an AA degree from an accredited PTA program and Maryland PTA licensure with CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Skill in written and oral communications.
• Organize and prioritize workload.
• Data analysis to develop treatment plans and monitor progress.
• Prioritize and schedule patients efficiently.
• Deliver excellent customer service.
• Manage an average caseload of 2 patients per hour.

Responsibilities

• Provide testing information to the PT in ROM, sensation, limb girth/length.
• Establish and document treatment programs with therapist input.
• Implement therapies and progress treatment plans.
• Involve rehab techs and volunteers for support as needed.
• Communicate patient status to team and Coordinator.
• Document plans and progress for stats and billing.

Skills

Communication

Prioritization

Data analysis

Time management

Customer service

Caseload management

Education

AA degree

Job description

Under general supervision of a physical therapist, assists patients in reaching maximum physical potential, in accordance with the Maryland Physical Therapy Practice Act. Treats patients using appropriate therapeutic interventions. Participates in team and interdisciplinary meetings.

Multiple locations now hiring - including Owings Mills, the main GBMC hospital, and the brandnew Texas Station site in Timonium, MD.

Calling all Physical Therapist Assistants!

GBMC is excited to launch a new stateoftheart Physical Therapy facility at Texas Station in Timonium. If you're a PTA looking to join a collaborative, patientfocused team across a growing network of locations, connect with Recruiter Rose EbacherRini at to schedule an onsite visit and see what's ahead.

GBMC offers Physical Therapist Assistants a competitive salary and excellent benefits. We look forward to meeting you and discussing your next career step.

Education

AA degree from an accredited PT Assistant program.

Licensures/Certifications

Current Maryland license as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification).

Experience

Not Applicable

Skills

• Skill in using written and oral communications.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing workload.
• Skill in data analysis to develop treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and alert the supervising physical therapist to status changes.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule patients utilizing time efficiently.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills
• Ability to manage an average caseload of 2 patients per hour.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides testing information for the physical therapist in the following areas:
• Range of motion
• Sensation
• Limb girth/length
• Establishes, implements and documents treatment program and progress based upon goals and evaluation results in consultation with the physical therapist.
• Implements appropriate therapeutic interventions, progressing treatment plan and teaching patients/caregivers activities to reinforce therapeutic interventions, providing/fitting appropriate assistive devices and recognizing patient distress signals, which need follow-up.
• Utilizes the assistance of rehab techs and volunteers for housekeeping, transportation and physical assistance. Does not utilize the rehab tech in a context that could be interpreted as providing supervision.
• Informs Physical Therapist and Interdisciplinary Team of patient's status and progress towards goals. Documents communications with Physical Therapist regarding changes in patient status or treatment plan. Communicates with Coordinator regularly regarding same.
• Communicates with patient/caregiver to allay anxieties, seek input and elicit cooperation.
• Identifies the need for therapeutic equipment and supplies; communicates information to Coordinator.
• Participates in performance improvement activities, collecting data and suggesting areas for improvement.
• Documents treatment plans and progress; records data required for statistics, productivity, billing, performance improvement program, etc. as appropriate.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

$27.32 - $44.80

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. 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.