Qualifications
- Graduation from a curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association for Physical Therapists Assistants.
- Licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners is required.
- Current CPR certification is required.
- Ability to learn and practice appropriate safe work procedures and practice positive guest relations skills.
- Ability to comply with policies and practices regarding safe handling of patients.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time while performing physical therapy support services.
- Ability to work with patients possessing potentially infectious disease using the appropriate “Standard Precautions” and other safety procedures.
- Effective verbal communication skills are required in order to work with patients and therapists successfully.
** Working Conditions**
- Weekend, shift work, holiday, on-call, and overtime may be required.
- Work requires standing for extended periods of time while performing physical therapy support services.
- There is potential for regular exposure to patients possessing infectious disease, requiring observance of “Standard Precautions” by wearing protective clothing and following safe work practices.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $29.124-$35.596
Other Compensation (if applicable):
Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide