Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

HiredFirst; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst in Hyattsville, MD is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant for a 13-week contract to deliver therapy services under licensed PT supervision. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week, in accordance with state/federal regulations and facility guidelines.

You will help patients restore mobility and function, document progress, and educate patients on home exercise programs while communicating status to the supervising PT and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Active state PTA license (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to follow treatment plans and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy interventions per PT plan of care
• Document patient progress and response to treatment
• Assist with patient education and home exercise programs
• Communicate patient status to supervising PT
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and compliance standards

Skills

Follow treatment plans

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Graduation from accredited PTA program

Job description

Hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Contract: 13 weeks

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Hours: 40 hours per week

Provide physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed PT, in accordance with state/federal regulations and facility guidelines. Assist patients in restoring mobility, improving function, and achieving treatment goals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy interventions per PT plan of care
• Document patient progress and response to treatment
• Assist with patient education and home exercise programs
• Communicate patient status to supervising PT
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and compliance standards

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Active state PTA license (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to follow treatment plans and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams