Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)- Full Time

Pediatric Movement Center; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Physical Therapy Assistants to join their growing team. This role involves planning and conducting pediatric physical therapy programs to enhance children's growth and motor skills. The successful candidate will work closely with a supervising Physical Therapist, ensuring effective treatment and progress monitoring for each child. The organization offers a supportive environment with a strong commitment to staff welfare, including generous PTO, health insurance, and professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Paid Documentation Time

Free CEU Courses

Retirement Contributions

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Onsite Child Care

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with an active Maryland license.
• 1+ years of pediatric therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct pediatric physical therapy programs for motor development.
• Maintain treatment notes and develop home programs for clients.

Skills

Clinical Judgment

Communication Skills

Motor Skill Development

Sensory Modulation

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Active License in Maryland

Job description

WE'VE EXPANDED!

The Pediatric Movement Center is proud to announce that we have recently opened our second Hagerstown location and expanded our Frederick location. We are now looking to hire for several positions to support our recent growth, allowing us to serve more families and better meet the needs of our community.

THE PMC DIFFERENCE

The Pediatric Movement Center (PMC) is a therapist-owned small business with locations in Hagerstown, MD and Frederick, MD. We are a community-focused outpatient clinic providing physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, developmental classes, and community events to children up to 21 years of age. PMC is proud of its exceptional staff whose hard work and dedication has resulted in numerous awards, nominations and recognition including: The Hub City Business Competition, Winner of The Hotlist, Best Medical Specialist, and Best Attraction for Kids to name a few! PMC has over 4.5+ star rating from our clients on all media platforms.

YOU WORK HARD...WE BELIEVE YOU SHOULD BE REWARDED!

At PMC we know our staff works hard. We believe that this hard work should be rewarded! As such, PMC believes strongly in supporting our staff and provides the following comprehensive benefit package:

Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start with 3 weeks of PTO per year
Holiday Pay: up to 10 paid holidays
Paid Documentation Time: Scheduled and Paid time for clinical documentation
Free CEU: free courses offered + reimbursement on approved coursework
Retirement: Employer contribution to IRA
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance: Employer paid insurance up to 70% of premium
Life Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance
Employee Assistance Program: Employer-paid program
Employee Discounts: Employee discounts on PMC classes, activities and events.
Company Events: Employer sponsored events for our staff (and their families) to enjoy!
Employee Child Care: Employees have the option for onsite child care during their work day.

Position Summary

Physical therapy assistants (PTA) will be expected to plan, organize, and conduct pediatric physical therapy programs to facilitate growth and motor development. The PTA will conduct therapy in such areas as fine/gross motor skill development, quality of motor integration, sensory modulation, self-care and activities of daily living, following a treatment plan as established by a supervising Physical Therapist and monitor progress for each child on his/her caseload. The therapist is expected to maintain thorough, up-to-date treatment notes on each client, and develop appropriate home programs for clients when applicable. The PTA is expected to facilitate developmental strategies for perceptual, motor and sensory improvement. This position requires independent clinical judgment, well-developed communication skills, and the ability to work well with coworkers and families of clients.

Physical therapy assistants are expected to work in conjunction with the primary physical therapist in carry-through of therapy treatment programs. PTAs will demonstrate sound judgement for the safety of the child, and work in conjunction with the PT to determine effectiveness of the therapy program.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
• An active license to practice physical therapy in the state of Maryland

Minimum Experience

One or more years of clinical experience in a pediatric therapy setting is preferred. Proficiency in conducting treatments in pediatric clinic-based settings. Effective written and oral communication skills are also required throughout this process.

Physical Demands

Moderate physical effort, standing/walking, occasionally lifts supplies and/or equipment, occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching, manual dexterity and mobility.

Type: Full-time

Salary: $48,000.00 - $73,000.00 per year

Medical specialties: Pediatrics

Schedule: Monday to Friday