Physical Therapy Assistant

Job title:

Physical Therapy Assistant

Company

University Of Maryland Medical System

Job description

Job DescriptionGeneral Summary

• Under general supervision performs patient care based upon treatment plan developed by a licensed Physical Therapist in accordance with the Maryland State Physical Therapy Practice Act. Assists in the overall departmental operations with maintenance of equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association for Physical Therapists Assistants.
• Licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners is required.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Ability to learn and practice appropriate safe work procedures and practice positive guest relations skills.
• Ability to comply with policies and practices regarding safe handling of patients.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time while performing physical therapy support services.
• Ability to work with patients possessing potentially infectious disease using the appropriate “Standard Precautions” and other safety procedures.
• Effective verbal communication skills are required in order to work with patients and therapists successfully.

Working Conditions

• Weekend, shift work, holiday, on-call, and overtime may be required.
• Work requires standing for extended periods of time while performing physical therapy support services.
• There is potential for regular exposure to patients possessing infectious disease, requiring observance of “Standard Precautions” by wearing protective clothing and following safe work practices.

Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Compensation

• Pay Range: $29.115-$35.585
• Other Compensation (if applicable):

PandoLogic. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Location:Pikesville, MD-21208

Expected salary

$29115 – 35585 per year

Location

Pikesville, MD

Job date

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 08:58:09 GMT

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