Physical Therapy Assistant, PTA

Job Address: 12021 Livingston Road Fort Washington, MD 20744 CommuniCare Rehab, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies has a Full Time opening for a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) at Fort Washington Healthcare Center, where our therapists are In-House Team Members. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact with our residents through therapy. CommuniCare is a rapidly growing company, with 170 centers across IN, MD, OH, PA, VA, WV Benefits: Competitive Wages, No Wage Freeze Generous PTO, End of Year PTO Buy Back Work Schedule Flexibility, Work-Life Balance Promote-from-within culture; In-house stability and continuity of care Paid CEU Online Library Qualifications: A Physical Therapy Assistant Degree from an Accredited Program. Hold a valid or pending State Physical Therapy Assistant License Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Verifies client information by interviewing client; reviewing and/or recording medical history; confirming purpose of treatment Helps clients improve their quality of life by helping them compensate for limitations, such as, helping injured workers improve their motor skills and re-enter the labor force, and teaching persons with learning disabilities live with increased independence to use public transportation and increase their mobility independence. Implements treatment plan through direct treatment and collaboration with Physical Therapist, education of other members of team involved in the treatment plan and family members. Opportunity to work at multiple centers, where you can serve a wide variety of patient needs. Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania). As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.