Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantAt FutureCare our Physical Therapist 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.Proud to be the only healthcare company in Baltimore to be named a "Top Workplace" for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as "Best Nursing Homes", FutureCare 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, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and matching 401K Plan.Salary Range $33.25- $44.11/HREqual Opportunity EmployerFutureCare 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.ResponsibilitiesProvide physical therapy treatments to residents according to evaluations and treatment plans developed by the licensed Physical TherapistExercise sound judgment and provide effective and efficient care in the performance of dutiesObserve, record, and report change in conditions, reactions and responses to the resident Physical Therapist as assignedTrack the need for reassessment and reports changes in status that may indicate the need for reassessment or referralMaintain daily records of treatments and documents progress notes on residents as directed by the therapistDiscontinue immediately any treatment procedure that appears harmful to the resident/patient and notifies the licensed physical therapist and other appropriate staffEnsure appropriate review of care rendered is performed by the licensed Physical Therapist according to practice regulationsQualificationsGraduate of an approved Physical Therapist Assistant programCurrent license or eligible for license under statutes in the State of MarylandTraining or experience in long-term or sub-acute settingPrefer active membership in the state and national American Physical Therapy AssociationAbility to understand and follow the directions of the Physical Therapist and the policies and procedures of the facility