Posted July 24, 2026
Physical Therapist Assistant PRN
Portera Rehabilitation
Temple Hills, MD, US
Full Time
60000USD - 80000USD per year
Job Description
Job Description
Physical Therapy Assistants work closely with Physical Therapists and other PTAs to provide rehabilitative care to patients. Duties and responsibilities of a Physical Therapy Assistant include but are not limited to the following:
- Patient assessment:
- Observing patients before, during, and after therapy to monitor progress and report findings to the physical therapist.
- Treatment implementation:
- Performing manual therapy techniques like stretching, massage, and joint mobilizations as directed by the physical therapist.
- Exercise instruction:
- Guiding patients through specific exercises to improve strength, range of motion, and functional abilities.
- Equipment usage:
- Setting up and operating therapeutic equipment like electrical stimulation units, traction devices, and exercise machines.
- Patient education:
- Instructing patients and their families on home exercise programs and proper use of assistive devices.
- Documentation:
- Maintaining detailed patient records, including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
- Communication:
- Collaborating with the physical therapist to adjust treatment plans as needed and communicating any concerns or changes in patient status.
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