Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN

Erickson Senior Living • Silver Spring, MD

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to provide physical therapy services to residents in Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Memory Care, and Home Support settings under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role focuses on helping residents improve mobility, function, and independence while delivering compassionate, resident-centered care.

The position provides day-to-day physical therapy treatments across the community’s continuum of care and supports residents’ physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs. The assistant implements residents’ personal care plans with attention to their strengths, preferences, and routines, and works with the interdisciplinary clinical team to address resident needs. The role follows applicable Medicare, state, and federal regulations, APTA guidelines, and company policies and procedures, including requirements related to care, documentation, billing and reimbursement, resident rights, customer service, and compliance.

Riderwood is a 120-acre continuing care retirement community in Silver Spring, Maryland, operated by Erickson Senior Living. Compensation is $45 per hour.

Requirements

• Current State of Maryland license in Physical Therapy.
• Current CPR Certification.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience working with the older adult population in a therapy-related role is preferred.
• Experience in senior living, skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, home health, or other geriatric care settings.
• Commitment to quality patient care and rehabilitation outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day physical therapy treatments to meet residents’ needs across the community’s care settings.
• Support residents’ physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs through a holistic approach.
• Implement residents’ personal care plans, focusing on their strengths, preferences, and preferred routines, while providing comfort, companionship, and belonging.
• Work with the interdisciplinary clinical team to ensure residents’ needs are addressed throughout their care.
• Follow Medicare, state and federal regulations, APTA guidance, and company policies and procedures, and support compliance in care provision, documentation, billing and reimbursement, resident rights, and customer service.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision packages, including annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching, and telemedicine options.
• PTO plans and company-paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law.
• 401(k) for team members age 18 and over, with a company 3% match.
• On-site medical centers offering wellness visits and sick care for team members over age 18.
• Free access to on-site Team Member Health and Well-Being Centers and well-being programs, tools, and resources for team members and immediate family members.
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and access to an online learning library with over 6,000 courses.
• Growth opportunities as the company opens new communities and expands existing ones.
• Work flexibility and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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