Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

HiredFirst; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide therapy services under the supervision of a licensed PT in Upper Marlboro, MD. The contract runs for 13 weeks with a 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, to help restore mobility and improve functional goals.

You will deliver interventions per the PT plan of care, document patient progress, educate patients, and coordinate with the supervising PT while adhering to safety and regulatory guidelines.

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

Team collaboration

Documentation

Patient communication

Education

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