Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant — Growth & Mentorship

Rehab Associates of Central Virginia Inc; Fishersville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Rehab Associates of Central Virginia Inc. is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join our outpatient team. You will implement PT programs, follow recovery plans, and deliver therapy to restore and enhance patients' mobility and function.

A strong emphasis on individualized care and collaboration with the PT team drives our patient outcomes. You will document meticulously, administer a range of modalities, and support patients in activities of daily living.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care by established protocols and guidelines.
• Complete timely documentation (daily notes, weekly workers' comp reports, progress reports, incident reports).
• Deliver comprehensive patient care using active and passive manual therapies, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and other modalities.
• Administer traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Instruct and assist patients in functional activities (ambulation, transfers, daily living activities).
• Observe patient responses and report progress to Physical Therapist and Clinical Director.
• Fit and train patients in orthopedic braces, prostheses, and mobility aids.
• Collaborate with the PT team to plan, modify, and coordinate treatment programs.
• Measure joint range, body part dimensions, and vitals to assess treatment effects.

Skills

Outpatient care

Manual therapy

Exercise program design

Patient education

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Virginia PTA licensure eligibility

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Rehab Associates of Central Virginia Inc. is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join our outpatient team. You will implement PT programs, follow recovery plans, and deliver therapy to restore and enhance patients' mobility and function.

A strong emphasis on individualized care and collaboration with the PT team drives our patient outcomes. You will document meticulously, administer a range of modalities, and support patients in activities of daily living.