GBMC HealthCare·Towson, Maryland
The Physical Therapy Assistant assists patients in reaching maximum physical potential by implementing treatment plans established by the Physical Therapist, which includes providing therapeutic interventions and teaching patients/caregivers necessary activities. Responsibilities also involve documenting progress, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team on patient status and discharge planning, and participating in departmental initiatives and performance improvement activities.
Under general supervision of a physical therapist, assists patients in reaching maximum physical potential, in accordance with the Maryland Physical Therapy Practice Act, treats patients using appropriate therapeutic interventions, participates in team and interdisciplinary meetings, demonstrates competency in treating multiple patient populations within the acute care setting to include at least 1 high risk patient population.
Provides objective information for the physical therapist in the accordance with the physical therapy plan of care and goals
Implements treatment in accordance with the plan of care & goals established by the PT Evaluation and documents treatment program and goal progress, consults with the Physical Therapist when changes to plan of care or goals are required
Implements appropriate therapeutic interventions, progressing treatment plan and teaching patients/caregivers activities to reinforce therapeutic interventions, providing/fitting appropriate assistive devices and recognizing patient distress signals, which need follow-up
Documents treatment plans and progress; records data required for statistics, productivity, billing, performance improvement program, etc. as appropriate
Utilizes the assistance of rehab techs and volunteers for housekeeping, transportation and physical assistance, does not utilize the rehab tech in a context that could be interpreted as providing supervision
Maintains current knowledge of therapy practice through continuing education and relays information to both nursing and rehab staff to enhance quality of patient care
Consistently provides both written and verbal patient education
Informs Physical Therapist, MD, RN and Discharge Planner of patient’s status and progress towards goals through documentation or direct communication, documents communications with Physical Therapist regarding changes in patient status, treatment plan or discharge plan, communicates equipment needs and any changes/updates to original D/C plan to the discharge planner and RN
Communicates with patient/caregiver to allay anxieties, seek input and elicit cooperation, trains and educates caregivers to assist patients with exercise program, maintain precautions and demonstrate safe functional mobility
Participates in discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team, recommending appropriate assistance and continuation of the rehabilitation process as needed
• Receptive to change in promoting and complying with departmental initiatives
• Encouraged to support GBMC sponsored community events
$24.84 - $40.72
Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Candidates must possess an Associate of Arts (AA) degree from an accredited PT Assistant program and hold a current Maryland license as a Physical Therapist Assistant along with Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification). A minimum of one year of experience is required, with acute care experience being preferred, and proficiency in treating at least two high-risk patient populations is necessary.
Market context
In Maryland, allied-health demand for Occupational Therapists is often strongest in settings that need licensed clinicians with recent hands-on experience. These roles are competitive because employers typically want a current Maryland OT license, an accredited OT degree, and at least one year of recent experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time compared with reading the full posting, then confirm your license status and recent experience before applying.