Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Stern Therapy Consultants; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

CEU reimbursement

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Unlimited referral bonus

Leadership support

Job summary

Ultimate Therapy is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at Autumn Lake at Chevy Chase in Chevy Chase, MD. The PTA will support skilled nursing residents with mobility, daily activities, and therapeutic exercises under supervision.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate of $37–$41, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative clinical team.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Maryland Physical Therapist Assistant license.
• Ability to follow individualized care plans with safety focus.
• Strong communication, observation, and documentation skills.
• Skilled nursing or post-acute experience helpful; new graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed physical therapy interventions within the resident's plan of care.
• Guide exercises to build strength, balance, and endurance for daily activities.
• Assist with walking, bed mobility, and transfers per residents' abilities and precautions.
• Reinforce safe movement techniques and use of mobility equipment.
• Observe responses and communicate changes to the supervising PT.
• Complete timely treatment records and collaborate with nursing and rehab colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Documentation

Education

Maryland PTA license

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Full-Time

Autumn Lake at Chevy Chase | Chevy Chase, MD

$37–$41/hour | Full-Time | Benefits Available

Ultimate Therapy is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant at Autumn Lake at Chevy Chase. Help skilled nursing residents make meaningful progress with everyday movement through hands-on treatment, patient instruction, and coordination with the supervising Physical Therapist.

What You'll Do

• Deliver prescribed physical therapy interventions within each resident's established plan of care.
• Guide exercises that develop strength, balance, and endurance for daily activities.
• Practice walking, bed mobility, and transfers using assistance appropriate to residents' abilities and precautions.
• Reinforce safe movement techniques and proper use of prescribed mobility equipment.
• Observe treatment responses and communicate changes in symptoms, function, or participation to the supervising PT.
• Complete timely treatment records and collaborate with nursing and rehabilitation colleagues to support mobility outside therapy sessions.

What We Offer

• $37–$41 per hour.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• CEU reimbursement.
• Parental leave and disability insurance.
• Unlimited referral bonus, with up to $1,000 per successful referral.
• Support from therapy leadership and collaboration with fellow clinicians.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland Physical Therapist Assistant license.
• Ability to follow individualized care plans with attention to resident safety.
• Strong communication, observation, and documentation skills.
• Skilled nursing or post-acute experience is helpful; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Salary: $37.00 - $41.00 per hour