Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant: Elevate Recovery

Rehab Associates of Central Virginia; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehab Associates of Central Virginia is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join our outpatient team in Lynchburg. You will implement therapy programs, follow recovery plans, and contribute to restoring patients' functional abilities.

Qualified candidates will have a CAPTE-accredited PTA program and Virginia PTA licensure or ability to obtain. Outpatient experience is preferred, with opportunities for professional development and collaboration with experienced clinicians.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current licensure as a PTA in Virginia or ability to obtain it.
• Experience in outpatient settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines.
• Responsible for timely documentation, including daily notes and progress reports.
• Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises and modalities.
• Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Instructs and assists patients in learning functional activities such as ambulation and transfers.
• Monitors patient responses and reports progress to the Physical Therapist and Clinical Director.
• Fits and trains patients in using orthopedic braces and mobility aids.
• Collaborates with PT staff to modify and coordinate treatment plans.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Manual therapy

Education

CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Current Virginia PTA licensure or ability to obtain

Job description

Rehab Associates of Central Virginia is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join our outpatient team in Lynchburg. You will implement therapy programs, follow recovery plans, and contribute to restoring patients' functional abilities.

Qualified candidates will have a CAPTE-accredited PTA program and Virginia PTA licensure or ability to obtain. Outpatient experience is preferred, with opportunities for professional development and collaboration with experienced clinicians.