Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - PRN

Futurecare Associates, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Excellent Benefits Package

Flex/Advance Pay

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Ladder

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employee Assistance

Matching 401K Plan

Job summary

FutureCare is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Baltimore, MD to implement treatment plans and educate residents and families on continued care. This highly physical, hands-on role emphasizes empathy and strong communication with residents.

Responsibilities include delivering treatments per physician plans, recording progress, and reporting changes to the supervising Physical Therapist; a long‑term care setting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current Maryland PTA license or eligibility.
• Experience in long-term or sub-acute settings.
• Active membership in state and national APTA preferred.
• Ability to follow directions from the Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT treatments per evaluations and plans.
• Exercise sound judgment and deliver efficient care.
• Observe and report changes to the PT.
• Track reassessment needs and status changes.
• Maintain daily treatment records and progress notes.
• Discontinue any harmful procedures and notify staff.
• Ensure PT reviews care rendered per regulations.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Following directions

Education

Graduate of an approved PTA program

Job description

Overview

At FutureCare our Physical Therapist Assistants implement treatment plans to help our residents manage pain, restore movement, and improve muscle function while educating our residents and their families on continued care. This is a highly physical hands‑on role that requires empathy and strong communication with residents.

Benefits

• We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and matching 401K Plan.

Salary Disclosure Statement

• Salary Range $33.25- $44.11/HR***

The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy treatments to residents according to evaluations and treatment plans developed by the licensed Physical Therapist
• Exercise sound judgment and provide effective and efficient care in the performance of duties
• Observe, record, and report change in conditions, reactions and responses to the resident Physical Therapist as assigned
• Track the need for reassessment and reports changes in status that may indicate the need for reassessment or referral
• Maintain daily records of treatments and documents progress notes on residents as directed by the therapist
• Discontinue immediately any treatment procedure that appears harmful to the resident/patient and notifies the licensed physical therapist and other appropriate staff
• Ensure appropriate review of care rendered is performed by the licensed Physical Therapist according to practice regulations

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Current license or eligible for license under statutes in the State of Maryland
• Training or experience in long-term or sub-acute setting
• Prefer active membership in the state and national American Physical Therapy Association
• Ability to understand and follow the directions of the Physical Therapist and the policies and procedures of the facility

Equal Opportunity Employer

FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.