Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Outpatient Ortho
Company: MedStar Health
Location: Olney
Posted on: February 4, 2026
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Job Description:
About this Job: MedStar Health is looking for a Physical
Therapist Assistant to join our team at Therapy - Olney! 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
region, 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 $25.86 - USD $46.12 /Hr.
Keywords: MedStar Health, Frederick , Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Outpatient Ortho, Healthcare , Olney, Maryland
