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Physical Therapist Assistant – Full Time

Tidewater Physical Therapy is seeking a licensed, full-time, Physical Therapist Assistant to work closely with and under the direction of the Physical Therapist.

Providing the best care possible for over 35 years, Tidewater Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Associates, P.A. was founded in 1984 under the guidance of Dr. W. James Downs, Jr., PT, DSc, ECS.  Downs founded the firm in response to local physicians seeking progressive physical therapy services for patients on the Delmarva Peninsula. It is that grassroots attachment that has been the cornerstone of Tidewater Physical Therapy’s philosophy since day one.

Since its inception, Tidewater Physical Therapy has expanded to 14 locally owned clinics across Delmarva. Our Therapists have continued to increase their certifications and knowledge in many specialty areas to provide for their ever growing patient population.  In addition, Tidewater Physical Therapy is a Certified Medicare Rehabilitation Agency, meaning our organization willingly accepts a stringent set of guidelines in which to operate, including annual inspections.

Our commitment to our community is an important component to our practice. We live in and are members of the communities where we work. We support and participate in local philanthropic endeavors and are committed to seeing our communities thrive.

At Tidewater Physical Therapy, we pride ourselves on the quality and experience of our Therapists.  Our expert staff is well known for effective outcomes, clinical quality and exceptional customer service. Our Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants are fully licensed and are also proud members of the American Physical Therapy Association. The staff is focused on improving our patients’ health, well-being and quality of life.

Tidewater Physical Therapy is now the most widely recognized, highly accredited physical therapy firm on Delmarva, setting the standard for exceptional care in a comfortable, friendly, and community-oriented setting.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in patient care, notifying the supervising Physical Therapist of matters concerning the patient’s condition.
• Follows the Plan of Care established by the Physical Therapist and practices within state practice guidelines.
• Exercises sound judgement, care, professionalism and skill in the performance of duties.
• Instructs and counsels patients effectively in exercises and recovery.
• Identifies patient’s needs and exhibits compassion and caring.
• Conveys potential modifications ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort to the Physical Therapist.
• Completes documentation in the EMR to support the delivery of physical therapy services

Skills

• PTA, Licensed to practice in the State of Maryland
• Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities
• Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
• Ability to delegate appropriate support care to non-licensed staff and serve as a resource in their training.