Job Information
Kaiser Permanente Physical Therapy Assistant - Outpatient - Ortho - Nottingham - Woodlawn - Lutherville in Nottingham, Maryland
Job Summary:
Under direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist, administers specific physical therapy treatments as assigned and designated by the physical therapist through the use of various exercise techniques and therapeutic procedures.
Essential Responsibilities:
Administers treatment to restore function, mobility and strength, relieve pain and prevent disability through the use of various exercise techniques, appropriate modalities, simple extremity mobilization, muscle re- education, gait training and other related treatment techniques.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
N/A
Education
Associates degree in Physical Therapy approved by American Physical Therapy Association required.
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
Physical Therapy Assistant License (Maryland) required at hire
Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, and see.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience in an outpatient setting preferred.
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Physical Therapy Assistant - Outpatient - Ortho - Nottingham - Woodlawn - Lutherville
LOCATION: Nottingham, Maryland
REQNUMBER: 1263007
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.