Physical Therapist Assistant (PT) at OrthoVirginia Blacksburg

Physicians Rehab Solution; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

OrthoVirginia Blacksburg is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist Assistant for our Blacksburg, VA clinic. The role requires an Associate degree in Physical Therapy and an active PTA license in Virginia. A background check will be conducted upon acceptance.

The PTA will restore function, alleviate pain and help prevent disability by administering prescribed physical therapy and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in physical therapy.
• Current, unencumbered, active PTA license in the state employed.
• Background check upon acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Project a professional image.
• Identify learning needs and teach patients and families.
• Communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals.
• Apply professional standards of practice in job situations.
• Maintain strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Make independent decisions when warranted.
• Utilize PC software and other tools in daily duties.

Skills

Professional image

Regulatory knowledge

PT process knowledge

Patient education

Communication

Independent decisions

PC software

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

OrthoVirginia Blacksburg is seeking a Part-Time Physical Therapist Assistant to serve in our clinic in Blacksburg, VA.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree in physical therapy as evidenced by a college diploma.
• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state employed.

Job Purpose:

Restores patient's function, alleviates pain and prevents disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ability to project a professional image.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to identify and implement components of the physical therapy process.
• Identify learning needs and teach patients and families.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals.
• Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.
• Strong organizational, prioritizing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions.
• Additional Qualifications/Skills as outlined in the full job description.

OVA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

This position requires a background check upon acceptance.