Physical Therapy Assistant

Retirement Living; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

DailyPay – Get paid the same day you work

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment

Free Meals & Access to Fitness Center

Job summary

A nonprofit senior living organization in Northern Virginia is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant. This full-time role focuses on delivering personalized care to older adults in their homes. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans under supervision, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with a healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have a Virginia PTA license and a compassionate approach to patient care.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia Physical Therapy Assistant license required.
• CPR certified (adult only) necessary.
• Ability to deal tactfully with clients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide Physical Therapy treatments under a Physical Therapist's Plan of Care.
• Effectively communicate with the Physical Therapist regarding patient progress.
• Document treatments according to Home Health protocols.

Skills

Compassion and empathy

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to safely move equipment/supplies

Education

Current Virginia Physical Therapy Assistant license

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our Goodwin Living Home Health team, providing high-quality, personalized care to the older adult community in the Northern Virginia area. This is not contract work; you’ll be part of a collaborative full-time team deeply integrated into the lives of our patients.

About the Position

This is a full-time Monday–Friday position where patients are treated in their homes or retirement communities. We service the following areas: Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William. Once the evaluating Physical Therapist establishes the Plan of Care, the PTA provides treatments to improve the patient’s functional abilities, safety level, reduce pain, and improve quality of life.

Celebrated as a Top Workplace in the D.C. region by The Washington Post since 2019, and nationally recognized by USA Today, Goodwin Living is proud to be more than just a workplace. We’re a diverse community of team members who share a commitment to our mission, with people from more than 70 countries contributing to a culture that values inclusion, purpose, and growth.

Responsibilities

• Provides Physical Therapy treatments to overcome specific losses of function due to disease and injury, under a Physical Therapist’s Plan of Care, and as dictated by the Commonwealth of Virginia Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Effectively communicates with the Physical Therapist to clarify the Plan of Care, relay resident’s progress with treatment, report adverse effects, report medical decline or inability to follow through with treatments, and offer suggestions to alter and progress the Plan of Care based on knowledge and experience with the resident.
• Documents treatments/services according to Home Health Department protocols and Medicare guidelines.
• Coordinates patient’s treatment with nursing staff, occupational and speech therapists.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia Physical Therapy Assistant license
• CPR certified (adult only)
• Ability to safely move equipment/supplies up to 50 lbs with assistance
• Compassion and empathy, and comfort with at-risk or low-income constituents
• Ability to deal tactfully and compassionately with clients, family members, and caregivers

Why Join Our In-House Team?

Working directly for Goodwin Living means you’re part of a team that is invested in your success, not a short-term placement. Our Home Health team fosters stronger relationships with older adults in the community, collaboration with interdisciplinary staff, and long-term professional fulfillment.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• DailyPay – Get paid the same day you work
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Citizenship or DACA Renewal Support
• Free Meals & Access to Fitness Center

About Goodwin Living

Goodwin Living is a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia. Our mission is to support, honor, and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them, including our team members. This commitment is reflected in our workplace ratings and in how we care for each other every day.

Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer.

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