Geriatric Rehab PTA (PRN) – Long-Term Care

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept of Veterans Services in Virginia is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant at Puller Veterans Care Center. The role requires knowledge of physical therapy and developmental disabilities, plus strong communication and documentation skills.

Candidates must have an Associate Degree in PTA from an accredited program and be licensed or eligible to practice in Virginia. Prior experience with geriatric or long‑term care patients is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in physical therapy assistant from an accredited program.
• Licensed or eligible to practice as PTA in Virginia.
• Experience with neurologically involved developmentally disabled patients is beneficial.
• Previous PTA experience in long-term care or adult geriatric setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate work of the rehab department and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrate knowledge of physical therapy and developmental disabilities and communicate effectively.

Skills

Physical therapy knowledge

Communication skills

Computer skills

Leadership coordination

Education

Associate degree in PTA

Licensed or eligible to practice in VA

Tools

Computer software

Job description

Dept of Veterans Services in Virginia is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant at Puller Veterans Care Center. The role requires knowledge of physical therapy and developmental disabilities, plus strong communication and documentation skills.

Candidates must have an Associate Degree in PTA from an accredited program and be licensed or eligible to practice in Virginia. Prior experience with geriatric or long‑term care patients is a plus.