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Physical Therapist Assistant
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Compunnel Healthcare
Bowie, MD (In Person)
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Physical Therapist Assistant
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This role supports treatment plans designed to improve mobility, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.
The PTA plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality patient care, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting efficient clinical operations.
Key ResponsibilitiesAssist the Physical Therapist in implementing individualized treatment plans as prescribedProvide therapeutic exercises, functional training, gait training, and modalities as directedMonitor patient responses during treatment sessions and report progress or concerns to the Physical TherapistEducate patients on exercises, mobility techniques, and use of assistive devicesPrepare treatment areas, maintain equipment, and ensure a safe clinical environmentAccurately document treatment provided, patient progress, and observations in accordance with clinical and regulatory standardsAssist with patient transfers and mobility while ensuring proper body mechanics and patient safetyMaintain professional communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teamsAd to all organizational policies, ethical standards, and applicable healthcare regulations Required Qualifications Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program Must have at least 2 years of recent experience in the specialty within the past 2 years. Current Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligibility for licensure in the applicable state Knowledge of physical therapy principles, therapeutic exercises, and rehabilitation techniques Ability to follow treatment plans and clinical instructions accurately Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work effectively with patients of varying ages and physical conditions Basic computer skills for documentation and electronic health record systems Preferred Qualifications Prior clinical experience in outpatient, inpatient, rehabilitation, or long-term care settings Experience working with orthopedic, neurological, or post-surgical patients Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems Certifications CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (if required by facility or state regulations)
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Physical Therapist AssistantJob SummaryThe Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to assist in delivering rehabilitative care to patients.This role supports treatment plans designed to improve mobility, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.
The PTA plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality patient care, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting efficient clinical operations.
Key ResponsibilitiesAssist the Physical Therapist in implementing individualized treatment plans as prescribedProvide therapeutic exercises, functional training, gait training, and modalities as directedMonitor patient responses during treatment sessions and report progress or concerns to the Physical TherapistEducate patients on exercises, mobility techniques, and use of assistive devicesPrepare treatment areas, maintain equipment, and ensure a safe clinical environmentAccurately document treatment provided, patient progress, and observations in accordance with clinical and regulatory standardsAssist with patient transfers and mobility while ensuring proper body mechanics and patient safetyMaintain professional communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teamsAd to all organizational policies, ethical standards, and applicable healthcare regulations Required Qualifications Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program Must have at least 2 years of recent experience in the specialty within the past 2 years. Current Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligibility for licensure in the applicable state Knowledge of physical therapy principles, therapeutic exercises, and rehabilitation techniques Ability to follow treatment plans and clinical instructions accurately Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work effectively with patients of varying ages and physical conditions Basic computer skills for documentation and electronic health record systems Preferred Qualifications Prior clinical experience in outpatient, inpatient, rehabilitation, or long-term care settings Experience working with orthopedic, neurological, or post-surgical patients Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems Certifications CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (if required by facility or state regulations)