Outpatient Ortho PTA: Growth, Mentorship & Benefits

US Physical Therapy; Lovingston (VA); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

AI Documentation available to ALL Clin

Benefits package including 401(k) and

Résumé du poste

Rehab Associates of Central Virginia, an outpatient physical therapy clinic, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient Ortho to join our team. You will implement PT programs, follow recovery plans, and deliver therapy treatments while addressing the whole patient as an individual.

Prior outpatient experience preferred; Virginia licensure or ability to obtain it is required. We offer AI documentation, a strong benefits package including 401(k), health and dental insurance, generous PTO,

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant or the ability to obtain it in Virginia.
• Previous experience in an outpatient setting preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Exercise, sports rehab, and manual-based skills.

Responsabilités

• Provides patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines.
• Responsible for timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, and incident reports.
• Provide comprehensive patient care, administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatment such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs.
• Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in learning and improving functional activities such as perambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities.
• Observes patients during treatments, compiles data on patients’ responses to treatments and progress, and reports orally or in writing to the Physical Therapist and Clinical Director.
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in the use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
• Measures the patient’s range of joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine the effects of specific treatments or to assist the Physical Therapist in compiling data for patient evaluations.

Connaissances

Patient care

Documentation

Manual therapy

Therapeutic modalities

Exercise therapy

Bracing & assistive devices

Interprofessional collaboration

Communication

Formation

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Virginia PTA licensure

Description du poste

Rehab Associates of Central Virginia, an outpatient physical therapy clinic, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient Ortho to join our team. You will implement PT programs, follow recovery plans, and deliver therapy treatments while addressing the whole patient as an individual.

Prior outpatient experience preferred; Virginia licensure or ability to obtain it is required. We offer AI documentation, a strong benefits package including 401(k), health and dental insurance, generous PTO,