Physical Therapist Assistant

Position: Outpatient Physical Therapist

Shift & Schedule

Day shift, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (8-hour shifts). Block scheduling accommodated. No on-call requirement. Up to 2 pre-approved time-off requests per contract.

Unit Overview

You'll work in an outpatient physical therapy department serving adult and geriatric patients. You will float within your skillset to meet facility needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, evaluations, and plan-of-care development
• Deliver manual therapy, dry needling, and hand therapy services
• Implement home exercise programs and patient/family education
• Recognize and report signs of abuse; prioritize patient safety and injury prevention
• Document using appropriate systems and manage time effectively

Requirements

• Licensure: Valid Maryland state or compact PT license (required at submission)
• Experience: Minimum 3 years; first-timers not accepted
• Certifications: BLS and Manual Therapy (both required); Dry Needling and Hand Therapy preferred
• Clinical background: Outpatient clinic and community hospital experience required
• Patient populations: Demonstrated experience with geriatric, neurologic, and orthopedic patients
• Skills: Assessment, vital signs, body mechanics, adaptive/assistive devices, pain evaluation, sensory response, strength testing, skin integrity, gait training with crutches and gait belts, lower-extremity prosthetic training, traction table, shoulder slings, soft/hard collars, and documentation across discharge, goal-setting, and time management
• Vaccines: Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions permitted); COVID-19 vaccine not required

Scrub Color: Wine

Travel Experience Required