Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Lanham, MD (14-week Contract)

Ref #: C-PTA-9119488

Type: Contract / Travel
Location: Lanham, MD
Start: ASAP
Duration: 14 weeks
Schedule: 35 hours/week — Sun–Sat, 08:00 AM–04:30 PM
Rate: Travel: $1,505 / 35 hrs; Local: $1,484 / 35 hrs

Required

• Current, active Physical Therapy Assistant state license.

Primary responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist with patient evaluations, medical history collection, and goal setting.
• Implement prescribed interventions and exercise programs to improve mobility, strength, and flexibility.
• Administer therapeutic modalities and operate rehabilitation equipment safely and effectively.
• Instruct patients (and families) in home exercise programs, techniques, and precautions.
• Document treatments, patient responses, and progress accurately and timely in patient records.
• Communicate and coordinate with the PT and interdisciplinary team regarding treatment plans and patient status.
• Follow safety, infection control, and facility policies and procedures.
• Provide patient encouragement and basic emotional support during therapy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.