Physical Therapist Assistant - $1000 Sign- On Bonus

FutureCare•Hyattsville, MD

12d•$33 - $44

About The Position

At FutureCare, Physical Therapist Assistants implement treatment plans to help residents manage pain, restore movement, and improve muscle function. They educate residents and their families on continued care. This is a highly physical, hands-on role requiring empathy and strong communication with residents. The role provides physical therapy treatments according to evaluations and treatment plans developed by a licensed Physical Therapist, while documenting resident progress and reporting changes in condition. FutureCare describes itself as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care and says it has been named a Baltimore Top Workplace for 14 consecutive years and recognized by US Newsweek as one of the Best Nursing Homes. The stated salary range is $33.25–$44.11 per hour. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered. Bonuses or other incentives are separate from base pay and are paid according to the applicable program schedule. Employment offers consider experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications, and training.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Current license or eligibility for licensure under the statutes of the State of Maryland.
Ability to understand and follow the Physical Therapist’s directions and the facility’s policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Training or experience in a long-term or sub-acute setting.
Active membership in the state and national American Physical Therapy Association is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy treatments to residents according to evaluations and treatment plans developed by the licensed Physical Therapist.
Exercise sound judgment and provide effective and efficient care while performing duties.
Observe, record, and report changes in residents’ conditions, reactions, and responses to the resident Physical Therapist as assigned.
Track the need for reassessment and report status changes that may indicate a need for reassessment or referral.
Maintain daily treatment records and document resident progress notes as directed by the therapist.
Immediately discontinue any treatment procedure that appears harmful to a resident or patient and notify the licensed Physical Therapist and other appropriate staff.
Ensure the licensed Physical Therapist appropriately reviews care rendered according to practice regulations.