Physical Therapist AssistantUniversity Of Maryland Medical System Careers • Owings Mills, MD, USA
Physical Therapist Assistant
University Of Maryland Medical System Careers • Owings Mills, MD, USA
30+ days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionGraduation from a curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association for Physical Therapists Assistants. Licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners is required. Current CPR certification is required. Ability to learn and practice appropriate safe work procedures and practice positive guest relations skills. Ability to comply with policies and practices regarding safe handling of patients. Ability to stand for extended periods of time while performing physical therapy support services. Ability to work with patients possessing potentially infectious disease using the appropriate “Standard Precautions” and other safety procedures. Effective verbal communication skills are required in order to work with patients and therapists successfully. Weekend, shift work, holiday, on-call, and overtime may be required. Work requires standing for extended periods of time while performing physical therapy support services. There is potential for regular exposure to patients possessing infectious disease, requiring observance of “Standard Precautions” by wearing protective clothing and following safe work practices.
Job Description
General Summary
- Under general supervision performs patient care based upon treatment plan developed by a licensed Physical Therapist in accordance with the Maryland State Physical Therapy Practice Act. Assists in the overall departmental operations with maintenance of equipment and supplies.
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Salary Range : $30.26-$42.37
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Physical Therapist Assistant • Owings Mills, MD, USA