Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant
Silver Spring, MD
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Make a real difference as a travel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Silver Spring, MD. You will work with patients recovering from injury or illness in an outpatient setting, helping them move better, feel better, and stay active under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist. Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant or related program from an accredited educational program.
• Active Maryland PTA license or ability to obtain state licensure prior to start of assignment.
• Current BLS/CPR certification from AHA or ARC required or able to obtain prior to start.
• Experience in outpatient physical therapy required. Experience with musculoskeletal and post-operative patient populations preferred.
• Familiarity with commonly used modalities and equipment in outpatient clinics, including hot/cold modalities, ultrasound, TENS, therapeutic exercise equipment, gait training devices, and wheelchair/orthotic instruction.
• Ability to implement treatment plans and document patient progress following supervising Physical Therapist’s plan of care.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling and infection control procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills. Prior experience participating in interdisciplinary team conferences preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient clinic.
• Schedule: 5x8 shift schedule.
• Duration: 13-week assignment.
• Positions Available: 1.

Location Highlights

Silver Spring offers a mix of urban and suburban amenities near Washington, D.C. Downtown Silver Spring is two miles from the Capital Beltway (I-495) and offers easy access to the Silver Spring Metro (Red Line) for a 20–30 minute commute into downtown Washington, D.C. The area is within 10–20 miles of major attractions such as the National Mall, Rock Creek Park, and the Chesapeake Bay waterfront. Outdoor recreation options include the 340-acre Sligo Creek Park with multi-use trails and Wheaton Regional Park about 6 miles away with picnic areas, playgrounds, and a nature center. The area supports an urban-suburban lifestyle with a diverse dining scene on Ellsworth Drive and the AFI Silver Theatre & Cultural Center for arts and film within walking distance of downtown transit hubs.

Standard Job Description

Embrace core values that emphasize quality, respect, results, teamwork, and resourcefulness. Maintain patient and employee safety by following safety policies, using provided equipment, identifying workplace hazards, and reporting risks promptly. Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs established by the Physical Therapist. Assist with therapeutic interventions including posture training, strengthening, endurance/cardiac conditioning, balance and coordination training, joint mobility, pain relief, and functional skills training. Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, or assistive devices, and demonstrate proper guarding and safety techniques. Use and instruct in modalities such as whirlpools, hot/cold packs, paraffin, TENS, therapeutic pool, ultrasound, iontophoresis, and air splints where applicable. Monitor patient responses and intervene as necessary. Document patient progress, education, and participation. Teach patients and families good body mechanics. Establish and maintain professional, ethical working relationships with patients and staff. Serve as a resource to other disciplines and participate in team conferences and quality improvement projects. Comply with clinic policies, safety, and infection control guidelines. Maintain a clean treatment area and clean equipment between patients. Display professional customer service toward patients, visitors, and staff. Perform other duties as assigned.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.