Job Description

Physical Therapy Assistant
Location: Mitchellville, MD
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Physical Therapist Assistant

Location

Maryland

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Expected 40 hours/week | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00 AM–7:00 PM; Tuesday 7:00 AM–4:00 PM; Friday 7:00 AM–1:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the supervising Physical Therapist, including posture training, strengthening exercise, endurance/cardiac training, balance and coordination exercises, joint mobility, pain relief, and functional skills training.
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, and assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs; demonstrate proper guarding techniques and safety awareness.
• Administer therapeutic modalities including whirlpools, hot/cold packs, paraffin bath, ultrasound, iontophoresis, fluidotherapy, TENS, and therapeutic pool as directed.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and intervene as necessary; document patient progress, response to treatment, and patient/family education in a timely manner.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control guidelines, safe patient handling practices, and all facility safety policies; report equipment malfunctions or hazards promptly.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members, participate in team conferences, and serve as a resource regarding therapy administered and projected treatment goals.

Required Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license or eligibility to practice in Maryland
• Ability to implement PT-directed treatment plans across a range of therapeutic interventions and modalities
• Commitment to patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling and infection control practices
• Strong documentation skills and ability to accurately record patient progress and education

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with a broad range of therapeutic modalities including ultrasound, iontophoresis, and hydrotherapy
• Experience training patients in the use of orthotics, prosthetics, and assistive mobility devices
• Background in community re-entry training and functional skills development

Why Join Us

• Work within a collaborative, team-oriented environment that prioritizes superior patient care and a strong culture of safety
• Opportunity to contribute to a multidisciplinary care team and expand clinical skills across a diverse patient population

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