Visiting Physical Therapy Assistant; PTA), Day Shift, Home Health

Overview

AHC - Home Health Silver Spring. Adventist Health Care Home Health seeks to hire a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) servicing Silver Spring territories who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.

• Communicates with team members, customers, managers, etc. to coordinate plan of care and provide optimal patient experience.
• Administers physical therapy interventions and treatments according to agency’s accepted policies and procedures.
• Apply and implement appropriate therapy knowledge and plans patient care with appropriate patient goals.
• Completes documentation requirements in a proficient and timely manner.
• Assumes responsibility for personal and professional development.
• Administers and supervises physical therapy treatments to patients with a wide range of health problems under the direct orders of a physician/podiatrist.
• Coordinates care with other skilled care providers to plan, implement and access treatment programs.

• Associate degree from accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
• 2-3 years’ experience as a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
• 1 year home care experience preferred
• Maryland Physical Therapy Assistance Licensure
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Monday through Friday Days with weekend and holiday commitment

$26.91 - $39.03

If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As a faith-based organization, Adventist Health Care has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist Health Care was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

Adventist Health Care strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. Adventist Health Care will not hire applicants who state they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use. Medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.

Adventist Health Care is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities and for religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants seeking accommodations should contact the Support Center HR Office.