Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant
Glen Burnie, Maryland
Active Physical Therapy

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist Assistant (Outpatient)

Location

• Glen Burnie, Maryland

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Day shift)
• No weekend scheduling
• 40 hours per week

Patient Load

• Average 12-14 patients per day
• Approximately 60 patients per week
• Some locations may double book patients

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Experience in Orthopedics, Outpatient settings, Personal Injury, and Workers' Compensation
• No new graduates accepted

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Physical Therapist Assistant license (state license verification required)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, preferably from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred
• National Tech Certification as applicable

Required Background Checks & Compliance

• Background check within 1 year including Social Security trace, county searches for last 7 years, nationwide, sex offender, and FACIS Level 1M; updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check required annually
• HHS/OIG check required annually

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start date
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 1 year; chest X-ray within 5 years if positive PPD
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (October 1 – March 31)
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (instant drug screen acceptable)

Additional Requirements

• References required within 3 years of start:

  • 2 professional references for travel, allied, or per diem acute care
  • 1 professional reference for per diem non-acute care
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable, including medication/pharmacology competency

Work Environment & Support

• Full support staff available including front office and PT aides/techs to assist clinicians
• Orientation includes meeting staff, EMR introduction, shadowing treatments, and gradual ramp-up to full patient load

This position is ideal for experienced Physical Therapist Assistants seeking a travel contract in an outpatient setting with a structured schedule and strong clinical support.