Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

The Parkinson’s Empowerment Place | Baltimore, MD

Join us in creating a new model of Parkinson’s care.

The Parkinson’s Empowerment Place is a startup physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, fitness and wellness center in Baltimore, Maryland dedicated to helping people with Parkinson’s disease live stronger, more active, and more empowered lives.

We are building a collaborative, community-centered environment where rehabilitation and wellness come together under one roof. We are looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) who is passionate about Parkinson’s disease, neurologic rehabilitation, exercise, and helping people achieve meaningful goals beyond the traditional therapy setting.

The Opportunity

As an early member of our team, you will have the opportunity to help shape both the clinical culture and patient experience of a new organization. Working under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, you will provide hands-on care and therapeutic interventions while collaborating with physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, fitness professionals, and wellness specialists.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants more than a traditional clinical role—you will help build a program and a community from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Work with individuals with Parkinson’s disease and related movement disorders.
• Implement individualized treatment plans based on each person's goals, abilities, and stage of disease.
• Provide therapeutic interventions focused on mobility, balance, gait, strength, endurance, flexibility, and functional independence.
• Assist patients with therapeutic exercise, movement strategies, and Parkinson’s-specific interventions.
• Incorporate exercise and wellness principles into patient care as appropriate.
• Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate progress, concerns, and changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Collaborate closely with OT, SLP, fitness, and wellness team members.
• Educate and encourage patients and families regarding movement, exercise, safety, and strategies for maintaining function and independence.
• Help patients transition from rehabilitation into long-term fitness and wellness programs when appropriate.
• Participate in Parkinson’s-focused programs, classes, educational opportunities, and community activities.
• Contribute to a positive, encouraging environment where patients feel empowered rather than defined by their diagnosis.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and professional standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current Maryland Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligibility for Maryland licensure.
• Strong interest in treating individuals with Parkinson’s disease and neurologic conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative, creative, and entrepreneurial mindset.
• A passion for exercise, movement, wellness, and helping people remain active.
• Someone who enjoys developing meaningful relationships with patients and becoming part of their long-term support system.
• A willingness to learn and grow within a new Parkinson’s-focused organization.

Parkinson’s-specific experience is highly valued, but we are also interested in PTAs who are eager to develop deep expertise in this area. Experience with LSVT BIG, PWR!Moves, Rock Steady Boxing, or other Parkinson’s-specific approaches is a plus.

Why Join The Parkinson’s Empowerment Place?

• Be part of something new. Help build a specialized Parkinson’s care model from the ground up.
• Make a lasting impact. Develop relationships with patients that extend beyond traditional episodes of care.
• Work collaboratively. Be part of an interdisciplinary team spanning PT, OT, SLP, fitness, and wellness.
• Think differently. Help bridge the gap between rehabilitation and lifelong health, fitness, and community.
• Grow professionally. Develop specialized expertise in Parkinson’s disease and neurologic rehabilitation.
• Help shape the culture. Your ideas, energy, and clinical experience will help influence our programs and future growth.

Our Mission

The Parkinson’s Empowerment Place provides a fun, safe, and supportive environment to empower people living with Parkinson’s disease to maximize their healthspan, improve their quality of life, and build community by participating in PD-specific group exercise classes, educational opportunities, support groups, functional skills training, and therapeutic activities, including those provided in one-on-one physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy sessions.

We are a 501(c)(3) organization envisioning a power place for the PD community where resources and services are offered under one roof.

If you are a compassionate and enthusiastic PTA who wants to help redefine what Parkinson’s care can look like, we would love to hear from you.

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Position: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Employment Type: Full-Time to Part-Time
Compensation: $35 per hour

To apply: Please submit your resume or CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in helping build The Parkinson’s Empowerment Place.

We are a non-profit private clinic dedicated to offering free PD specific group fitness classes, alongside our skilled services including PT and OT, in addition to wellness services, support groups, and community events.