Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Silver Spring, Bethesda, Kensington & Cabin John

Love Helping Patients Reach Their Goals? We Have a Place for You!

You became a Physical Therapist Assistant because you enjoy helping people regain their strength, improve their mobility, and celebrate the progress that comes with recovery.

But what if you could do that while enjoying a flexible schedule, working in communities convenient to you, and providing personalized care without the constant rush of a traditional clinical setting?

Human Touch Home Health is seeking Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) to provide skilled home health therapy services in Silver Spring, Bethesda, Kensington, and Cabin John, Maryland!

We're looking for dependable, compassionate PTAs who enjoy working directly with patients, collaborating with Physical Therapists, and helping individuals achieve meaningful rehabilitation goals.

Your skills are needed, and we'd love to connect!

What We Offer

- Competitive Compensation Based on Experience

- Flexible Scheduling Based on Patient Needs and Availability

- Opportunities to Choose Your Preferred Coverage Areas

- Mileage Reimbursement for Eligible Work-Related Travel

- One-on-One Patient Care

- Supportive Physical Therapists and Clinical Leadership

- Independent Field-Based Patient Visits

- Collaborative Interdisciplinary Team

- Opportunities for Professional Growth

- Meaningful Work Helping Patients Regain Mobility and Independence

Choose Your Preferred Coverage Area

We are seeking Physical Therapist Assistants in:

- Silver Spring, MD

- Bethesda, MD

- Kensington, MD

- Cabin John, MD

You do not have to cover all four communities.

Tell us which areas are most convenient for you, and we'll work to coordinate available patient assignments based on your preferred territory and availability.

Our goal is to help you build a manageable schedule while delivering quality care to patients.

What You'll Do

As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you'll work under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients improve their mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Provide skilled physical therapy treatments according to the established PT plan of care

- Assist patients with therapeutic exercises and strengthening programs

- Perform gait training, transfer training, and functional mobility activities

- Help patients improve balance, coordination, and endurance

- Reinforce fall-prevention strategies and home safety techniques

- Assist patients with appropriate use of walkers, canes, and other mobility devices

- Monitor patient responses to treatment and communicate changes to the supervising Physical Therapist

- Reinforce home exercise programs and provide patient and caregiver education

- Document patient progress and treatment interventions accurately

- Collaborate with Physical Therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals

- Identify and report changes in patient condition or functional abilities

- Complete accurate and timely visit documentation

- Follow applicable Medicare, Maryland, and agency requirements

- Promote patient safety, comfort, and independence

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

- Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license valid for practice in Maryland

- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

- Strong understanding of therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation techniques

- Ability to follow established treatment plans and clinical instructions

- Excellent communication and patient-education skills

- Ability to work independently in patients' homes while maintaining appropriate PT supervision

- Strong organizational and time-management skills

- Reliable transportation to assigned patient visits

- Ability to complete accurate and timely documentation

Preferred Qualifications

- Previous home health physical therapy experience

- Experience treating adult and geriatric patients

- Experience with gait training, fall prevention, and mobility rehabilitation

- Knowledge of Medicare home health requirements

- Familiarity with WellSky/Kinnser or similar electronic medical records

You're Part of Every Step Forward

You may not be the therapist who completes the initial evaluation, but you're often the one helping patients put their treatment plans into action.

You're there when someone takes a few more steps than they did last week.

You're there when a patient finally feels confident using their walker.

You're there when someone recovering from surgery realizes they're getting stronger.

Those moments matter, and so does the PTA helping make them possible.

At Human Touch Home Health, you'll have the opportunity to work directly with patients, support their rehabilitation goals, and make a meaningful difference in their daily lives.

Position Details

Company: Human Touch Home Health
Position: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Location: Silver Spring, Bethesda, Kensington & Cabin John, MD
Work Setting: Field-Based, Patient Homes
Schedule: Flexible, Based on Patient Needs and Availability
Coverage: Preferred Communities Within the Service Area
Mileage Reimbursement: Available for Eligible Work-Related Travel

Montgomery County PTAs, Let's Get Patients Moving!

If you're a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant looking for an opportunity to provide meaningful one-on-one care while working in communities convenient to you, we'd love to hear from you.

When applying, please share your preferred coverage areas and availability.

You bring the skills. We provide the opportunity. Together, we help patients move forward.

Apply Today and Join Human Touch Home Health!

Human Touch Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.