Physical Therapist Assistant (Float)

US Physical Therapy; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 56,160 - 68,640; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health and dental insurance

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount plans

Training and support

Job summary

US Physical Therapy in Lynchburg, Virginia, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team as a Resource (Floater). This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $30 and excellent benefits including 401k, health and dental insurance, and generous paid time off.

The qualified candidate will implement therapy programs, document patient care, and provide comprehensive treatment. Training and professional development opportunities are available within a supportive and family-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant or ability to obtain it in Virginia.
• Previous outpatient experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Implement physical therapy programs and follow recovery plans.
• Document patient care and progress accurately.
• Administer therapeutic treatments and exercises.
• Measure patient progress and report to therapists.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation skills

Therapeutic exercises

Manual therapy

Communication

Education

CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

CPR certification

Job description

This will be a Physical Therapist Assistant - Resource (Floater) position that will float to different clinics depending on the need.

• Competitive compensation, hourly rate of $30.
• AI Documentation available to ALL clinicians!
• Excellent benefits package including 401k, health, dental, generous paid time off, and more.
• Training and support.
• Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership.
• Clinic mentorship.
• Employee discount plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Family-friendly work environment.

Job Description

We are very proud of our services and the depth of knowledge and passion we bring to them. You will implement physical therapy programs and activities, follow developed recovery plans, and deliver therapy treatments. You are equally adept at addressing the whole patient and seeing them as individuals. You know your goal is to execute a program to restore, reinforce, and enhance their physical abilities.

• 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.

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.