Physical Therapist Assistant - Resource (Floater)

Rehab Associates of Central Virginia; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outpatient physical therapy clinic in Lynchburg is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant - Resource (Floater). This role involves providing patient care, implementing therapy programs, and ensuring documentation. The position offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

401k

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Generous paid time off

Training and support

Employee discount plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Family-friendly work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an outpatient setting preferred.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant or ability to obtain it in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Implement physical therapy programs and activities.
• Provide comprehensive patient care and administer therapeutic treatments.
• Document patient progress and collaborate with the health team.

Skills

Exercise

Sports rehab

Manual-based skills

Education

Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited physical Therapy Assistant program

Current CPR certification

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant - Resource (Floater)

Physical Therapist Assistant - Resource (Floater)

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Company Description

Over the last 50 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 sixteen 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.

Company Description

Over the last 50 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 sixteen 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.

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.
• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services

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