Physical Therapist Assistant - Lynchburg, VA!

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Training and professional development

Clinic mentorship

Job summary

Rehab Associates of Central Virginia is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join our outpatient team in Lynchburg, VA. You will assist the Physical Therapist in implementing treatment plans and help patients regain mobility and function using evidence-based techniques.

You will document patient progress, support education, and participate in clinic mentorship and professional development opportunities. Virginia PTA licensure and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant or eligibility in Virginia.
• Previous outpatient experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care per established protocols and guidelines.
• Document daily notes, progress reports, and incident reports timely.
• Administer active and passive therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modalities.
• Assist patients with mobility training and activities of daily living.
• Monitor patient responses and communicate progress to the PT and Clinical Director.
• Assist with fitting and training in orthopedic braces, crutches, walkers, and other devices.
• Collaborate with PT staff and other health team members to coordinate treatment plans.
• Measure and record range of motion and vital signs to evaluate treatment effects.

Skills

Manual therapy skills

Outpatient care

CPR certification

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Company Description

Rehab Associates ,is growing and seeking Clinicianswho have a true passion for people!  Over the last 60 years, Rehab Associates of Central Virginia has been the area’s outpatient physical therapy clinic, focusing on putting our patients’ needs first. Our physical therapists have advanced degrees in specialty orthopedic care from head to toe. From musculoskeletal headaches to lower back pain to heel pain syndrome.Our nineteen clinics offer specialty programs and are proud to be a National PT Practice of the Year. We are consistently recognized nationally for Outcomes in Excellence.

• - 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.