Physical Therapist Assistant

MEDSTAR HEALTH seeks a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to support our patient-first, mission-driven care in the Healthcare & Medical Services department. Working under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, you will implement treatment plans, guide therapeutic exercises, and assist with mobility training for patients recovering from injury, surgery, or illness. You’ll document progress, educate patients and families, and collaborate with an interprofessional team. Join a community-based system that offers advanced clinical practices, robust training, career development, and the opportunity to improve health across diverse Maryland–Washington, D.C. communities.

Implement physical therapy treatment plans under supervision of a licensed PT

Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, gait training, and mobility activities

Monitor and document patient status, treatment responses, and progress in EMR

Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and safe mobility

Maintain treatment areas and equipment in a clean, safe, and organized manner

Communicate effectively with PTs, nurses, and other clinicians to coordinate care

Adhere to all regulatory, safety, and infection control standards

Support a patient-first, compassionate care environment aligned with MedStar’s mission

Therapeutic exercise implementation

Gait and balance training

Manual therapy techniques (within PTA scope)

Patient transfer and mobility assistance

Use of rehabilitation equipment and modalities

Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation

Vital signs monitoring

Patient and family education

Infection control and safety practices

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Current state Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license

Graduate of an accredited PTA program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

CPR certification

Experience with EMR systems (e.g., Epic) preferred