Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Outpatient Ortho / Sports
Company: MedStar Health, Inc.
Location: Cabin John
Posted on: November 3, 2025
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Job Description:
About this Job: MedStar Health is looking for a Physical
Therapist Assistant to join our team at Therapy - Germantown ! The
ideal candidate will be a Physical Therapy Assistant with
professional competency as a general practitioner in physical
therapy; demonstrated independent use of varied treatment
approaches; and the ability to work in a team environment. The
Physical Therapist Assistant will provide physical therapy services
to patients including treatment, training, and equipment
recommendations under the supervision of a licensed physical
therapist according to the state requirements of which the provider
is practicing. Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the
Baltimore-Washington metro re gion, also recognized as one of the
"Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar
Health can be your next great career move! Primary Duties:
Documents and charges for patient care activities painting a clear
picture of the patient's course of care under supervision of
licensed physical therapist according to the state's requirement.
Documents ongoing communication with the physical therapist.
Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity
expectations. Manage an accurate schedule. Demonstrates a
professional commitment to provide frictionless patient access to
care through flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and
actions/behaviors that display empathy in our patient consumer
driven environment Arranges schedule for re-evaluations and
discharge summaries to be done by a physical therapist. Completes
appropriate discharge planning, follow-up care, and determination
of equipment needs in collaboration with supervising physical
therapist. Demonstrates initiative in contributing innovative ideas
for patient treatment. Involves patient and family as appropriate
in treatment and discharge planning through education and training.
Provides patient treatment services including review of pertinent
historical information, safely administering modalities, and
providing interventions within the treatment plan's limits under
supervision of licensed physical therapist. Collaborates
interventions with other team members toward an interdisciplinary
approach where appropriate. Recognizes and documents
changes/response in patient's condition and contributes to
modification of the treatment plan in collaboration with, and under
the supervision of, a licensed physical therapist. Provides
verbal/written reports as appropriate for patient progress
conferences where applicable. Takes initiative in pursuing and
directing continuing education for professional growth and
competency for self and organization. Serves as a clinical
instructor to assigned students as appropriate. Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant school.
Associate degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Maryland,
District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia licensure required as
deemed necessary for your specific location(s). American Heart
Association’s BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers CPR
(Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation) certification. This position has
a hiring range of : USD $25.35 - USD $44.55 /Hr.
Keywords: MedStar Health, Inc., Washington DC , Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Outpatient Ortho / Sports, Healthcare , Cabin John, DC
