Physical Therapist Assistant - Rehab Support & Patient Care

Posterity Group; Derwood (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Posterity Group LLC, headquartered in Rockville, MD, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed therapists in providing care to veterans. You will assist with treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and ensure safe, clean therapy spaces.

The role emphasizes teamwork with therapists and clinical documentation. The ideal candidate has an associate degree from an accredited PTA program, active licensure, at least 3 years of experience, and strong interpersonal skills to support

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• State licensure or certification as PTA.
• At least 3 years of relevant PTA experience.
• Understanding of anatomy and physiology for safe patient care.
• Ability to follow treatment plans and clinical instructions.
• Strong patient care and interpersonal skills.
• Physical stamina and mobility for long standing and assisting patients.
• Attention to detail in documenting progress and ensuring correct exercises.
• Effective communication with patients and healthcare teams.
• Patience and motivational ability for patient adherence.
• Basic clinical and therapeutic skills.
• Time management and organization to handle multiple patients.
• Confidential handling of patient information.
• Problem-solving and adaptability for treatment adjustments.
• Teamwork and collaboration with therapists and staff.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Responsibilities

• Take instruction from the Physical Therapist.
• Keep therapy area clean and infection-free.
• Administer treatments such as massage and stretching.
• Prepare equipment and arrange therapy spaces.
• Obtain patient history and document progress.
• Maintain patient progress records and responses to treatment.
• Guide patients to therapy areas and assist as needed.
• Encourage home exercises as prescribed.
• Monitor patients for adverse issues related to their condition.
• Provide observations-based input to therapists on treatment.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Stamina & mobility

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree from accredited PTA program

Job description

Posterity Group LLC, headquartered in Rockville, MD, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed therapists in providing care to veterans. You will assist with treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and ensure safe, clean therapy spaces.

The role emphasizes teamwork with therapists and clinical documentation. The ideal candidate has an associate degree from an accredited PTA program, active licensure, at least 3 years of experience, and strong interpersonal skills to support