Physical Therapist Assistant, Part Time
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Job Location:
Charles County, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This is for a Part Time position.
Job Summary
Delivers limited physical therapy services under the periodic supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Carries out treatment plans according to the principles and practices of physical therapy.
Primary Responsibilities
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.
- Performs limited physical therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted standards Maryland Department of Health Board of Physical Therapy Examiners code of ethics and departmental and/or organizational policies and procedures.
- Carries out treatment plan programs for clients/patients to improve movement manage pain and/or prevent injury.
- Records patient data for re-evaluations and care provided in the medical record in accordance with departmental documentation standards.
- Informs patients families and interdisciplinary team members of evaluation results and plan for treatment and refers for further evaluation.
- Provides therapy education and counseling to individuals.
- Provides mentorship and training to clinical team members and/or students as eligible based on departmental needs.
- Demonstrates interdisciplinary safe patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service.
- Participates in performance improvement activities and suggests areas for improvement to colleagues in a tactful and considerate manner. Proposes performance improvement topics and alternate treatment techniques to improve therapy services.
- Reports clinical and operational issues to departmental leadership and assists in their resolution to assure high quality care and efficient departmental operations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Education & Experience - Required
- Education: Associates degree
- Experience: None
- Licensure/Certifications:
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Maryland
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Ability to access review and integrate information from a variety of sources to develop a treatment plan.
- Strong verbal written and non-verbal communication skills including the ability to instruct others.
- Interpersonal skills to enable the therapist to establish and maintain rapport with patient as part of the therapeutic relationship.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse healthcare team.
- Ability to manage time and set priorities according to the demands of the job.
- Ability to conceptualize and problem-solve in the management of the patient.
- Ability to break down functional tasks to achieve patient centered goals.
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members and patients.
- Ability and willingness to adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the organization.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with patients and team members.
- Ability to effectively use various pieces of medical and therapeutic equipment.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
- Pay Range: $27.44 - $38.41
- Other Compensation (if applicable):- n/a
- Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Part-time
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Physiology Knowledge
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
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