Physical Therapy Assistant

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated physical therapy assistant (Pta) to join our total rehab care team. Under the direction and supervision of licensed physical therapists, you will provide hands-On treatment and follow-Up care to patients across the lifespan—from newborns to geriatric populations. Your work will play a critical role in helping patients achieve their highest possible level of function and independence.

This position is ideal for a pta who values teamwork, patient-Centered care, and professional growth within a collaborative rehab environment.

• Key responsibilities
• Provide direct patient care in accordance with the physical therapist’s established plan of care and maryland licensure guidelines
• Administer therapeutic interventions, monitor patient status, and report changes requiring reassessment
• Collect objective data and document patient progress accurately and timely
• Assist with discharge planning, referrals, and coordination of continuing care
• Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, exercises, and equipment use
• Collaborate with physical therapists, physicians, and interdisciplinary rehab team members
• Participate in case conferences and team meetings
• Supervise and mentor aides, students, observers, and volunteers as assigned

Qualifications

• Education
• Graduate of an approved physical therapy assistant program
• Associate of arts degree required

• Licensure & certification
• Active maryland physical therapy assistant license or temporary maryland license pending state board examination or reciprocity
• Current bls/Cpr certification required

• Experience
• No prior clinical experience required beyond educational training
• Ability to perform all job functions independently after initial orientation period

• Skills & abilities
• Strong clinical judgment, problem-Solving, and critical-Thinking skills
• Excellent organizational and time-Management abilities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn and use electronic medical records and point-Of-Care documentation systems
• Comfortable working with diverse patient populations and care needs

• Physical & work requirements
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, push, pull, and assist patients throughout the workday
• May be required to lift or transfer patients and equipment
• Exposure to blood and bodily fluids and typical healthcare clinical environments

Caring for our team we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-Being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-Term disability coverage. Paid time off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to help

At meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-Driven closures, and are always happy to help.