What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant- Outpatient Orthopedics position at NovaCare Rehabilitation?
Overview
Position: Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)
Setting: Outpatient Orthopedics, Aquatics, and Vestibular
Location: NovaCare Baltimore (Pikesville) MD
Status: Full Time 40 hours
Sign on bonus and / or loan help available
At NovaCare Baltimore, every physical therapist assistant's journey becomes a testament to excellence, innovation, and life-changing patient care. We are here to nurture your growth and champion your aspirations. We take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping all of our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love. We are open to consider physical therapist assistants of all experience levels able to support a new graduate licensed physical therapist assistant (LPTA) with defined mentorship program.
We have a large clinical team of PTs and PTAs able to consider licensed PTAs of all experience levels. We treat a diverse population of teens through geriatrics with a vibrant aquatics program. Our aquatics caseload averages 25% of your full time schedule. Additional specialty services include gait and balance and vestibular on top of general orthopedics.
Schedule: Full time 40 hours treating until 730PM twice a week. Last patient is schedule an hour prior to close. A half day Saturday rotation may be asked, based on patient needs.
Benefits and Incentives
- Industrywide unmatched continuing education program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications, and more
- Multiple and affordable BC/BC PPO option
- and HSA
- Company matching 401(k)
- Generous paid time off (PTO) with Holidays PLUS Paid Sick Time (PST)
For additional details, contact our regional recruiter, Shanel!
Shanel Green
Sr. Regional Recruiter- Outpatient Division
NovaCare Rehabilitation
610-223-5944 Cell
ssgreen@selectmedical.com
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Responsibilities
- Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.
- Possesses training and education which allows him/her to assist the Physical Therapist in carrying out prescribed treatment program.
- Implements, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures.
- Maintains positive level of interaction with facilities and clients. Enhances and expands client relations with facilities and their staff.
Qualifications
- Must be a graduate from an approved curriculum for Physical Therapist Assistants, and having passed a national examination for Physical Therapist Assistants certified by the CAPTE.
- State license and/or certification must be valid in the state in which the individual will practice.
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
Additional Data
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
