Physical Therapy Assistant; PTA

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$34.75/hr - $44.11/hr

At Future Care our Physical Therapy Assistants implement treatment plans to help our residents manage pain, restore movement, and improve muscle function while educating our residents and their families on continued care. This is a highly physical hands‑on role that requires empathy and strong communication with residents. Voted 13 years in a row in The Baltimore Sun a "Top Workplace" and recognized in US Newsweek’s publication as "Best Nursing Home", Future Care stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care.

We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits package, flex/advance pay, tuition reimbursement, career growth ladder, employee referral bonus program, employee assistance, and a matching 401K plan.

• Provide physical therapy treatments to residents according to evaluations and treatment plans developed by the licensed Physical Therapist
• Exercise sound judgment and provide effective and efficient care in the performance of duties
• Observe, record, and report change in conditions, reactions and responses to the resident Physical Therapist as assigned
• Track the need for reassessment and report changes in status that may indicate the need for reassessment or referral
• Maintain daily records of treatments and document progress notes on residents as directed by the therapist
• Discontinue immediately any treatment procedure that appears harmful to the resident/patient and notify the licensed physical therapist and other appropriate staff
• Ensure appropriate review of care rendered is performed by the licensed Physical Therapist according to practice regulations

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Current license or eligible for license under statutes in the State of Maryland
• Training or experience in long‑term or sub‑acute setting
• Prefer active membership in the state and national American Physical Therapy Association
• Ability to understand and follow the directions of the Physical Therapist and the policies and procedures of the facility

Future Care has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care