Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Baltimore, MD

Job Title

Physical Therapist Assistant

Maryland

Contract | Days | 32–36 hours per week | Onsite (split between two clinic locations)

• Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the supervising Physical Therapist, including posture training, strengthening exercise, endurance training, balance and coordination exercises, joint mobility, and functional skills training.
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, and assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs; demonstrate proper guarding techniques and safety awareness.
• Apply and demonstrate therapeutic modalities including ultrasound, hot/cold packs, whirlpools, paraffin bath, iontophoresis, fluidotherapy, and TENS units.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and intervene as necessary; document patient progress, response to treatment, and patient and family education in a timely manner.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by adhering to infection control guidelines, safe patient handling practices, and equipment safety protocols.
• Collaborate with and serve as a resource to other healthcare disciplines; participate in team conferences and quality improvement initiatives.

• Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license or eligibility to practice in the state of Maryland.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience as a PTA; new graduates will not be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge of therapeutic exercise, modality application, and safe patient handling techniques.
• Ability to work across two clinic locations as needed.
• Strong commitment to patient safety, infection control standards, and regulatory compliance.

• Experience with community re-entry training and assistive device instruction.
• Familiarity with a broad range of physical therapy modalities including therapeutic pool and iontophoresis.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to build professional relationships with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members.

• Join a team that prioritizes patient and employee safety at every level of care, fostering a supportive and accountable clinical environment.
• Work within a collaborative, team-oriented setting that values quality, resourcefulness, and professional growth.