Physical Therapist Assistant

Areté Health PT; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Areté Health PT is seeking a physical therapist assistant in Fairfax, Virginia. In this role, you will provide essential physical therapy treatments to patients, maintain thorough documentation of their progress, and train them in exercise and daily living activities.

You will be part of a dedicated team that values patient care and innovation. The ideal candidate must have an associate degree from an A.P.T.A approved school and be licensed in the appropriate state. Join us to enhance your career in a growing, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an A.P.T.A approved school of physical therapy assisting.
• Licensure by Maryland, Virginia, or North Carolina Board of Physical Therapist Examiners.
• Current physical therapy assistant license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Carry out individual physical therapy treatment plans.
• Document patient/client progress and maintain records.
• Train patients in exercises and activities of daily living.
• Participate in educational programs for licensure CEU requirements.

Skills

Physical therapy treatments

Patient training

Documentation skills

Knowledge of State practice laws

Education

Associate degree from an A.P.T.A approved school

Current State Physical Therapy Assistant License

Job description

Job Summary

A physical therapist assistant provides physical therapy treatments to patients/clients under the direction of a physical therapist. Supervision from a physical therapist is provided in accordance with State requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Duties / Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Carry out individual physical therapy treatment plans that have been developed by a physical therapist.
• Apply modalities to patients in accordance with established procedures and Plan of Care.
• Train patients in exercise, ambulation, activities of daily living, use of adaptive equipment and positioning aids.
• Document patient/client progress by adding to and maintaining ongoing records such as progress notes.
• Refer patients to other services when appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Notify supervising therapists when patient needs evaluation in accordance with the State practice laws.
• Participate in in-services to broaden knowledge of physical therapy and other related topics.
• Participate in educational programs that meet the States CEU requirements and licensure.
• Provide in-services on continuing education courses to other staff members.
• Participate in special outpatient programs.

Requirements

• Graduate from an A.P.T.A approved school of physical therapy assisting with associate degree.
• Licensure by Maryland, Virginia, or North Carolina Board of Physical Therapist Examiners.
• Current State Physical Therapy Assistant License.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Visits per Day (VPD): Maintain an average of 11 patient visits per clinical day.
• Net Promoter Score (NPS): Achieve and sustain ≥ 95% patient satisfaction score.
• Clinical Documentation Timeliness: Close out 100% of notes within 24 hours of visit completion.
• Clinic Audit Score: Maintain an audit score of ≥ 95% based on clinical quality, compliance, and documentation standards.
• Plan Of Care Adherence: Ensure that ≥ 85% of patients complete their full prescribed plan of care (Length of Stay).

Physical Requirements

This role operates in a fast-paced outpatient clinic setting, requiring prolonged periods of standing, walking, and manual therapy. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Why Join Us?

Arete Health is a growing, patient‑centric outpatient physical therapy provider focused on excellence in clinical outcomes, team culture, and operational performance. We empower our therapists and support teams to thrive in an environment that values care, integrity, and innovation. At Arete Health, we believe that leadership is about people first. You’ll play a key role in scaling a mission‑driven organization that puts patients and providers at the center of everything we do.

Arete Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.