Physical Therapy Assistant - Per Diem

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life balance

Free onsite parking

Referral Rewards Program

Job summary

Holy Cross Health in Silver Spring, MD seeks a Part-time Per Diem Physical Therapy Assistant to provide services under supervision in the Rehab Unit. The role focuses on implementing treatment plans, educating patients and families, and coordinating with other disciplines to support a complete rehabilitative process.

Responsibilities include training patients and families on equipment use, planning discharge, and continuously assessing patient progress.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from a PTA training program accredited by American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Required: State PTA License or eligible to obtain licensure prior to hire date.
• American Heart Association BLS.

Responsibilities

• Providing treatment and services within license scope, as required by law and regulation.
• Implementing a written treatment plan and administering treatment for each patient according to goals.
• Training patients and families in use of medical equipment and recommending equipment when necessary.
• Planning for patient discharge and communicating with patients, families, and community.
• Continuously assessing patient status and effects of treatment.
• Reviewing goals with patient and family during the plan of care.

Education

Associate degree in PTA

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: Job Title: Physical Therapy Assistant Unit: Rehab Employment Type: Per Diem Shift: Days - 8 hours Location: Silver Spring, MD

Position Purpose

Provides physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist to patients across the age continuum. Assists the physical therapist within established guidelines to develop a rehabilitative plan of care with realistic goals, based on a functional evaluation or reassessment. Provides education to patients, family members, students, staff and to the community at large. Coordinates services with other medical disciplines, making recommendations as appropriate to facilitate a complete rehabilitative process. Participates in Performance Improvement and Risk Management.

As a Physical Therapy Assistant you will:

• Providing treatment and services within their license's scope, and as required by law and regulation.
• Accountable for the implementation of a written treatment plan and administers treatment for each patient according to the stated goals.
• Helps train patients and the patient's family in the use of medical equipment and make recommendations for appropriate equipment as necessary.
• Participates in planning for patient discharge by considering and communicating with patients, families, and community.
• Continuously assesses patient's status and effects of treatment when warranted.
• Reviews goals with patient and family as appropriate during plan of care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from a physical therapist assistant training program accredited by American Physical Therapy Association.
• Required: Associate degree State of Marland Physical Therapist Assistant License or eligible to obtain licensure prior to hire date.
• American Heart Association BLS

Pay Range

26.42/hour - 34.34/hour Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Position Highlights

• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
• Referral Rewards Program

About us

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George’s, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health’s high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org.

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