Physical Therapist Assistant — Sign-On Bonus & Growth

FutureCare; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Referral Bonus

Competitive Salary

Excellent Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Career Growth

Job summary

FutureCare seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to implement treatments under a licensed Physical Therapist, helping residents manage pain, restore movement, and improve muscle function with empathy and clear communication to residents and families.

This hands-on role emphasizes a strong care ethic, a supportive team, and opportunities for professional growth within a respected Baltimore area provider.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current license or eligible for license under Maryland statutes.
• 1 year of experience in Long Term Care preferred but not required (newly licensed graduates are welcomed!).
• Prefer active membership in the state and national American Physical Therapy Association.

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.

Skills

Empathy

Strong communication

Education

PTA program graduate

Job description

FutureCare seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to implement treatments under a licensed Physical Therapist, helping residents manage pain, restore movement, and improve muscle function with empathy and clear communication to residents and families.

This hands-on role emphasizes a strong care ethic, a supportive team, and opportunities for professional growth within a respected Baltimore area provider.