Therapist / Physical Therapist Assistant / Maryland / Therapy - Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Job
Company: All Medical Personnel
Location: Annapolis
Posted on: June 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant Job Description: Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, the
patient/family/caregiver, and the patient?s primary care provider
to develop a holistic plan of care focused on achieving the
patient/family physical therapy goals. Instructs, coaches, guides, and intervenes to support the
patient and family in achieving the best possible outcomes while
remaining in the communities they value. Promotes optimal health, well-being, and quality of life of home
health patients, and their families by providing skilled,
intermittent physical therapy in the patient?s home. Practices independently in the patient home using excellent,
evidence-based practice for assessment, clinical decision making,
clinical practice, and coordination of care across the
continuum. Acts as case manager and team lead for patients requiring home
health therapy services, when nursing is either not involved in the
case or physical therapy is the primary patient need. Assesses the patient and collaborates with the interdisciplinary
team and primary care provider to develop the patient-centered plan
of care. Provides physical therapy treatment to the
patient/family/caregiver as ordered. Completes accurate clinical documentation to effectively support
service provided within specified timeframes Provides physical therapy to pediatric, adolescent, adult and
geriatric patients based on principles of growth and development
and life stages. Provides instruction to the patient/caregiver and revises the
treatment plan as appropriate. Maintains communication regarding patients with the case manager
and other disciplines via care conferences or other appropriate
methods. Reports acute medical problems and condition changes to the
primary care provider. Provides supervision to Physical Therapy Assistants, Home Health
Aides, and students in the clinical setting. Completes regulatory required assessments within specified
timeframes. Completes medication reconciliation at specified timeframes. Qualifications: Must meet all state educational requirements 1-2 years outpatient rehabilitation setting. At least two (2) years of physical therapy experience highly
preferred. One (1) year experience in home health or other health setting
with geriatric emphasis. Current license in Physical Therapy or ability to obtain prior
to hire. American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS preferred
upon hire, and required within 90 days of hire. Excellent customer service skills Ability to work without direct supervision. Provides care appropriate to the age of patients served on the
job. Knowledge of physical therapy assessment and treatment
methods Knowledge of physical therapy modalities and equipment Ability to maintain effective relationships with other health
care professionals Must be able to develop skills in use of technology used in home
care setting. Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism when
interacting with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff
members. Please reference Job number: 124630
Keywords: All Medical Personnel, Montgomery Village , Therapist / Physical Therapist Assistant / Maryland / Therapy - Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Job, Healthcare , Annapolis, Maryland
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