PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT II

JobAps; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State of Maryland Benefits

Job summary

JobAps is inviting applications for a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant role based in Maryland. The position requires providing therapy services to patients under supervision, helping them regain daily living and work-related skills.

You will work with an Occupational Therapist and Home Health Nurse Supervisor, with shift coverage including holidays, weekends, and evenings. Applicants must hold a current Maryland PTA license and have a minimum of two years of PTA experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain a current license as a Physical Therapy Assistant in Maryland.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Ability to substitute military therapy service experience on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in recovering and maintaining activities of daily living and work-related skills under supervision of an OT and Home Health Nurse Supervisor or Director.
• Provide therapy services to patients and clients in home health/clinical settings.
• Work on holidays, weekends, and evenings as required.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Tools

CPR Certification

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

1. 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. 2. Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete and maintain current certification of cardio pulmonary resuscitation training. 3. 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. 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

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.