Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant - Licensed PTA

Select Medical • Chevy Chase, MD

13d • $30 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

At NovaCare Chevy Chase, every physical therapist assistant's journey becomes a testament to excellence, innovation, and life-changing patient care. We are here to nurture your growth and champion your aspirations. We take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping all our patients return to athletics, work, life, and the things they love. This position is ideal for a Maryland-licensed PTA with at least one year of outpatient orthopedic experience. Independent new graduates with relevant clinical rotations are welcome to apply. We treat a diverse population of teens through geriatrics, with specialty services including vestibular and concussion programs, as well as general orthopedics and sports medicine.
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours, treating until 700PM twice a week. The last patient is scheduled an hour before close. Early days begin at 7:30 A.M.

Requirements

• College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program
• Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
• Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license (or license in process)
• CPR certification
• Must be licensed to treat in the state of Maryland to start

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.
• Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures
• Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.

Benefits

• Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance with separate sick time accrual.
• Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
• Unmatched CEU program
• 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement
• Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees