PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT II

MD; Garrett (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Garrett County Health Department seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide therapy services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and a Home Health Nurse Supervisor or Director. The role supports patients in recovering and maintaining daily living and work skills, with work hours including holidays, weekends, and evenings.

Applicants must hold a Maryland license as a PTA and have two years of PTA experience; military experience may substitute.

Qualifications

• Current license as a Physical Therapy Assistant in Maryland
• Two years of experience as a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
• Military service substitution accepted for experience

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in recovering, improving, and maintaining daily living and work skills
• Provide therapy services under supervision of an Occupational Therapist and a Home Health Nurse Supervisor or Director
• Must be able to work holidays, weekends, and evenings

Education

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

GRADE

ASTD10

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Garrett County Health Department
Oakland, MD 21550

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to assist patients and clients in recovering, improving and maintaining the skills needed to perform activities of daily living and work. This position will provide therapy services to patients and clients under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and a Home Health Nurse Supervisor or Director. This position must be able to work holidays, weekends, and evenings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners under the licensing requirements for Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Experience: Two years of experience as a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Therapy classification or Therapy specialty codes in the Physical Therapy Assistant field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Physical Therapy Assistant from the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21225.
• Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete and maintain current certification of cardio pulmonary resuscitation training.
• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS