Physical Therapy Assistant — $5K Sign-On, Full-Time

Meritus Health Inc; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Shift differential

Job summary

Meritus Health's Total Rehab Care team in Hagerstown, MD seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant for a full-time role that supports licensed therapists and helps patients regain strength across all ages. Schedule: Monday–Thursday 7:00 AM–6:30 PM, Friday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications include an AA in therapy, Maryland PTA license, current BLS, and strong communication and problem-solving skills; the role includes extensive patient interaction and collaboration with a

Qualifications

• AA degree from an approved therapy program
• Maryland PTA license (or temporary license pending exam/reciprocity)
• Current BLS (CPR) certification
• Strong problem-solving, time-management, and communication skills
• Ability to use point-of-care documentation systems

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments per therapist’s plan of care
• Monitor patient status and report changes to the therapist or physician
• Document progress and contribute to discharge planning
• Train patients and caregivers on exercises and equipment use
• Supervise aides, students, and volunteers

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Education

AA degree in therapy

Tools

Point-of-care documentation systems

Job description

Meritus Health's Total Rehab Care team in Hagerstown, MD seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant for a full-time role that supports licensed therapists and helps patients regain strength across all ages. Schedule: Monday–Thursday 7:00 AM–6:30 PM, Friday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications include an AA in therapy, Maryland PTA license, current BLS, and strong communication and problem-solving skills; the role includes extensive patient interaction and collaboration with a