Physical Therapist Assistant - OP Ortho

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant- Outpatient Orthopedics

NovaCare Arbutus, Maryland

Full Time

Compensation starting at $27/hr.+

1yr+ in outpatient

At NOVACARE ARBUTUS, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love. We are seeking a full-time physical therapist assistant (LPTA) for our outpatient industrial center. We offer general orthopedic services with specialties including Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE), Post Offer Employment Testing (POETs), and a fall prevention program.

We are unable to consider new graduate physical therapist assistants.

Every physical therapist's journey becomes a testament to excellence, innovation, and life-changing patient care. We are here to nurture your growth as a physical therapist. We have additional clinicians on staff able to support experienced PTAs.

Schedule: Monday 8-6:30P, Tuesday 8-2P, Thursday 8-6:30P, and Friday 8-2P

Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
• Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance with separate PST accrual, and Holidays.
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
• Advance your Career: We offer growth and specialties nationwide (aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, hand therapy + more)
• Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.
• Implement, 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
• Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.

Qualifications

• College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program
• Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
• Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license (or license in process)
• CPR certification

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans