Visiting Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), Per Visit, Home Health - Southern Maryland

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Adventist HealthCare Home Health seeks to hire a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) servicing our Southern Maryland territories who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will:

• Communicate with team members, customers, managers, etc. to coordinate plan of care and provide optimal patient experience.
• Administer 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.
• Complete documentation requirements in a proficient and timely manner.
• Assume responsibility for personal and professional development.
• Administer and supervise physical therapy treatments to patients with a wide range of health problems under the direct orders of a physician/podiatrist.
• Coordinate care patients with other skilled care providers to plan, implement and access treatment programs.

Qualifications include:

• 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

Work Schedule:

• Employment Type: Per Visit
• Hours per Week: 4 hrs/ weekly
• Typical Daily Schedule: 2 full days per month / weekends
• Shift Type: Days
• Weekend Requirements: As needed
• Holiday Requirements: As needed

Pay Range: $26.91 - $39.03

If the salary range is not displayed 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)

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you. We do this by offering:

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Free Employee parking
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!