Physical Therapy Assistant - Licensed

Salary range: $33.00 - $36.00 an hour

JOB PURPOSE: The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy services to patients in the

home setting. The PTA works closely with the Physical Therapist in planning,

implementation, and evaluation of patient’s physical therapy plan of treatment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of one year practicing as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Possess and maintain a current license as a Physical Therapist Assistant from the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides physical therapy treatment for patients in accordance with the Physical Therapy plan of care and the patient’s abilities/limitations, under the indirect supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Provides and instructs in home exercise program, safety instruction and other interventions according to the MD State Practice Act and as directed by the Physical Therapy plan of care.
• Teaches home physical therapy programs to patients and/or their families and assists them in planning/implementing equipment needs for home use.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and/or other appropriate health care professionals as often as needed or as changes in the patient’s condition requires.
• Completes visit notes, team conferences and other documentation as needed to comply with Licensure, Certification, Accreditation requirements, and agency policies.
• Performs duties in compliance with Physical Therapy Standards of Practice.
• Attends staff meetings, team meetings and in-services as required.
• Performs additional activities as assigned.