***This position is for our Frederick, MD and/or our Hagerstown, MD location.***
WE'VE EXPANDED!
The Pediatric Movement Center is proud to announce that we have recently opened our second Hagerstown location and expanded our Frederick location. We are now looking to hire for several positions to support our recent growth, allowing us to serve more families and better meet the needs of our community.
THE PMC DIFFERENCE
The Pediatric Movement Center (PMC) is a therapist-owned small business with locations in Hagerstown, MD and Frederick, MD. We are a community-focused outpatient clinic providing physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, developmental classes, and community events to children up to 21 years of age. PMC is proud of its exceptional staff whose hard work and dedication has resulted in numerous awards, nominations and recognition including: The Hub City Business Competition, Winner of The Hotlist, Best Medical Specialist, and Best Attraction for Kids to name of few! PMC has over 4.5+ star rating from our clients on all media platforms.
YOU WORK HARD...WE BELIEVE YOU SHOULD BE REWARDED!
At PMC we know our staff works hard. We believe that this hard work should be rewarded! As such, PMC believes strongly in supporting our staff and provides the following comprehensive benefit package:
Paid Time Off : Eligible employees start with 3 weeks of PTO per year
Holiday Pay : up to 10 paid holidays
Paid Documentation Time: Scheduled and Paid time for clinical documentation
Free CEU: free courses offered + reimbursement on approved coursework
Retirement : Employer contribution to IRA
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance : Employer paid insurance up to 70% of premium
Life Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance
Employee Assistance Program: Employer-paid program
Employee Discounts : Employee discounts on PMC classes, activities and events.
Company Events: Employer sponsored events for our staff (and their families) to enjoy!
Employee Child Care: Employees have the option for onsite child care during their work day
KIND WORDS FROM OUR STAFF:
"I'm truly at a loss for words for how quickly y'all have made me feel at home as a new employee. PMC is a true unicorn in its workplace culture and environment and I'm so grateful for the opportunity to work at PMC."
-Meghan T
"I love it here. PMC truly has a family feel to it--the staff is so encouraging, kind and the environment is very welcoming. That staff is there for each other and builds each other up. PMC is unlike any other place that I've ever worked. The icing on the cake is getting to work with amazing kids each and every day."
-Rachel A
"I love working at PMC because the staff is honest, hard working and encouraging. PMC supports its staff through its team oriented culture and family-focused environment that helps everyone reach their full potential."
-Jessica T
Position Summary
Physical therapy assistants (PTA) will be expected to plan, organize, and conduct pediatric physical therapy programs to facilitate growth and motor development. The PTA will conduct therapy in such areas as fine/gross motor skill development, quality of motor integration, sensory modulation, self-care and activities of daily living, following a treatment plan as established by a supervising Physical Therapist and monitor progress for each child on his/her caseload. The therapist is expected to maintain thorough, up-to-date treatment notes on each client, and develop appropriate home programs for clients when applicable. The PTA is expected to facilitate developmental strategies for perceptual, motor and sensory improvement. This position requires independent clinical judgment, well-developed communication skills, and the ability to work well with coworkers and families of clients.
Physical therapy assistants are expected to work in conjunction with the primary physical therapist in carry-through of therapy treatment programs. PTAs will demonstrate sound judgement for the safety of the child, and work in conjunction with the PT to determine effectiveness of the therapy program.
Position Qualifications
Minimum Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
• An active license to practice physical therapy in the state of Maryland

Minimum Experience
One or more years of clinical experience in a pediatric therapy setting is preferred. Proficiency in conducting treatments in pediatric clinic-based settings. Effective written and oral communication skills are also required throughout this process.
Physical Demands
Moderate physical effort, standing/walking, occasionally lifts supplies and/or equipment, occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching, manual dexterity and mobility.
Type: Full-time
Salary: $48,000.00 - $73,000.00 per year
Medical specialties: Pediatrics
Schedule: Monday to Friday