Physical Therapist Assistant Baltimore
Baltimore, MD - USA
Job Summary
Physical Therapist Assistant I
Location: Greenspring area & West Baltimore County & City
Employment Type:Full-time
Job Summary
As aPhysical Therapist Assistant I you will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to execute treatment plans for homebound patients. This role requires independence strong clinical skills and the ability to adapt to diverse home environments while adhering to Medicare and ICAHO guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Implement treatment plans as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist ensuring adherence to frequency and duration specifications.
Document patient progress strength ROM balance and functional mobility using objective measures.
Communicate effectively with patients caregivers physicians and the rehab team to coordinate care.
Conduct discharge planning and make referrals for ongoing services as needed.
Provide patient/caregiver education and address safety needs.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with agency state and federal regulations.
Participate in continuing education in-services and departmental initiatives.
Qualifications
Education:A.A. Degree from an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Licensure/Certification:
Current Maryland Physical Therapist Assistant License.
Certification in Adult and Pediatric CPR.
Valid Maryland Drivers License auto insurance and reliable transportation.
Experience:1 year in clinical care (acute subacute or home health preferred).
Skills:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and adapt to varied home environments.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Knowledge of infection control and emergency preparedness.
Salary Range: Minimum $26.58/hour - Maximum $43.89/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where we embrace and celebrate our differences where all employees feel valued contribute to our mission of serving the community and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression age national origin mental or physical disability genetic information veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
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