Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Acute Care Hospital | Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)Full-Time | Acute Care Hospital

Frederick, MD

$26.00–$34.50/hour Monday–Friday Schedule One Weekend Day Per Month • Limited Holiday Rotation Build Your Acute Care Career with a Therapist-Led Team.

If you're passionate about helping patients regain strength and independence during hospitalization, this is your opportunity to join one of the region's leading rehabilitation teams.

At Frederick Health Hospital , you'll work alongside experienced Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists treating a diverse inpatient population in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. Whether you're an experienced acute care PTA or a new graduate with strong acute care clinical rotations, you'll receive the mentorship and support to continue growing your career.

Why You'll Love Working Here

✔ Monday–Friday schedule

✔ Only one weekend day per month

✔ Limited holiday rotation

✔ Collaborative hospital rehabilitation team

✔ Diverse inpatient caseload

✔ Continuing education allowance

✔ MedBridge Unlimited CEUs

✔ National certification opportunities

✔ Structured mentorship

✔ Therapist-founded and therapist-led organization

What You'll Treat

You'll work with a diverse inpatient population including:

• Orthopedic patients
• Neurological conditions
• Critical care patients
• General medical patients
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Patients recovering from illness or injury

What You'll Do

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you'll help hospitalized patients safely regain mobility, improve function, and prepare for discharge.

Responsibilities include:

• Deliver evidence-based physical therapy treatments under the direction of a Physical Therapist
• Assist patients with mobility, transfers, gait training, balance, and therapeutic exercise
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and safe mobility techniques
• Document care using EMR
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and rehabilitation professionals
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented patient care environment

QualificationsRequired

• Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Current Maryland PTA license (or eligibility)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong communication, teamwork, and time management skills

Preferred

• One year of acute care experience
• New graduates with strong acute care clinical rotations are encouraged to apply
• Experience with EMR documentation

Benefits

We invest in our clinicians' success with benefits that support your career, health, and well-being.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions
• Paid Time Off starting Day One
• 401(k) with investment options
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Annual Continuing Education Allowance
• In-person/Virtual education opportunities
• MedBridge Unlimited CEUs and Home Exercise Programs
• National Certification Support
• Leadership Development
• Structured Mentorship Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Critical Illness + Accident
• Associate Discount Program

Why Tx:Team?

For more than 40 years, Tx:Team has been therapist-founded and therapist-led, creating an environment where clinicians can grow professionally while delivering exceptional patient care.

Our culture is built on collaboration, mentorship, compassion, and continuous professional growth.

Our team is proud to share:

• 98.2% of patients rate our care as excellent
• 99% would recommend a Tx:Team therapist
• 100% of new associates felt welcomed from day one
• 97% say they can rely on their teammates
• 92% recommend Tx:Team as a great place to work

Apply Today

If you're ready to build your acute care career with a collaborative hospital rehabilitation team that values clinical excellence and professional growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join a therapist-led organization where your patients—and your career—come first.