Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Per Diem Weekend Shift, Acute Care Therapy
Job Description
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White Oak Medical Center Acute Care Therapy seeks to hire a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.
As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you will:
•Provide physical therapy treatments as directed by the physical therapist.
•Complete documentation related to patient care.
•Analyze and manage patient information.
•Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient.
•Perform operational tasks in response to needs of the department.
•Demonstrate efficient patient scheduling and rehab care management to maximize productivity; accurate and timely charge entry.
•Maintain an environment conducive to patient care and patient/staff safety.
•Perform principal duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the organization’s mission, vision, values and goals.
•Contribute to clinical programming according to the needs of patients and the community.
Qualifications include:
• Associate degree from accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program required
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Maryland Physical Therapy Assistant Licensure
• Minimum of one year’s experience in fitness, hospital therapy, or other similar patient care area
Work Schedule:
• Employment Type: Per Diem
• Hours per Week: 8 hrs./week
• Typical Daily Schedule: 8 hour shifts
• Shift Type: Weekends
• Weekend Requirements: 2 weekend shifts per month
• Holiday Requirements: Required Minimum two summer and two winter holidays.
• Shift Differential Eligible: No
This position is Per Diem at a rate of $43/Hour
Pay Range:
If the salary range is not displayed or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.
We do this by offering:
Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
403(b) retirement plan
Free Employee parking
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.
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COVID-19 Vaccination
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