Physical Therapy Assistant — Meaningful Care & Growth

Meritus Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid Time Off from day one

401k plan

Education assistance program

Employee assistance program

Shift differential

Job summary

Meritus Health’s Total Rehab Care seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to help patients regain strength across ages. You’ll work under licensed PTs to implement treatment plans, monitor progress and support recovery.

The role emphasizes hands-on care, teamwork with a multidisciplinary staff, and documenting patient progress. Qualified candidates hold a Maryland PTA license and an associate degree.

Qualifications

• Associate of Arts 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

Associate degree in therapy

Tools

BLS CPR certification

Point-of-care documentation systems

Job description

Meritus Health’s Total Rehab Care seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to help patients regain strength across ages. You’ll work under licensed PTs to implement treatment plans, monitor progress and support recovery.

The role emphasizes hands-on care, teamwork with a multidisciplinary staff, and documenting patient progress. Qualified candidates hold a Maryland PTA license and an associate degree.