Physical Therapist Assistant

Join Bethesda Health as a Physical Therapist Assistant in our Healthcare & Medical Services department. Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first. In this full-time role, you'll support licensed Physical Therapists in delivering restorative and rehabilitative care to senior residents across our continuum of services. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, assisting with exercises and mobility training, documenting progress, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. You'll work in a mission-driven, faith-based environment that values compassion, dignity, respect, and person-centered care, with opportunities for professional growth across multiple care settings. Implement physical therapy treatment plans under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, and functional mobility training to support patient rehabilitation goals. Monitor patient response to treatment, including pain levels and vital signs as appropriate, and promptly report changes to the supervising Physical Therapist. Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, safe mobility techniques, and proper use of assistive devices to support continued progress outside the clinic. Accurately document treatments, patient progress, and communication in the electronic medical record in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards. Prepare and maintain treatment areas and rehabilitation equipment, ensuring a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment. Collaborate with Physical Therapists, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare team members to coordinate and optimize patient-centered care plans. Adhere to infection control and patient safety protocols, including proper hand hygiene, equipment sanitation, and fall-prevention measures. Participate in team meetings and quality improvement activities aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and advancing innovative rehabilitation practices. xevrcyc Manage a daily caseload effectively, prioritizing patient needs and coordinating treatment times around tests, procedures, and other therapies. Therapeutic exercise implementation Assist with patient mobility training Range-of-motion techniques Gait training support Use of therapeutic modalities (heat, cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation as allowed by state law) Accurate clinical documentation in EMR systems Vital sign monitoring during treatment Patient and family education on home exercise programs Interdisciplinary care collaboration Infection control and safety practices Time management in a clinical setting Basic knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology Rehabilitation equipment setup and maintenance Pain management support techniques (non-pharmacologic) Communication with patients of diverse backgrounds Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current state license or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred Knowledge of infection prevention and patient safety protocols