Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Per Diem Weekends, Acute Care Therapy

White Oak Medical Center

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Adventist HealthCare Acute Care Rehabilitation 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:
•Assist staff with treatments under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist.
•Provide clerical support and maintain supplies and equipment under the direction of the immediate supervisor, clinic coordinator, manager or Director and clinical staff.
•Prepare and clean-up of patient treatment sessions.
•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 an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program required
•Maryland Physical Therapy Assistant Licensure
•Minimum of one year’s experience in fitness, hospital therapy, or other similar patient care area
•Site specific experience preferred
•Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Work Schedule:

Per diem minimum commitment of two weekends shifts per month along with Holiday rotation.

Must be available weekdays for intensive department orientation/training.

#GR8 Allied Healthcare

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

• Benefits Eligible Positions:

  • Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans [including health, employer-paid disability and life insurance, PTO]

  • Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with 3 year vesting  

  • Ancillary benefits such as flexible spending, legal and pet insurance to meet the needs of employees and their eligible family members

  • Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers

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.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.

 

While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act.  As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.

 

Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if t