Physical Therapy Assistant

Loyal Source Government Services; Mitchells (VA); On-site; USD 114,616,000 - 130,045,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyal Source Government Services is seeking a Therapist Assistant in Virginia under supervision of a licensed therapist. The role encompasses occupational and physical therapy assistant tasks and requires state or national licensure.

Compensation is $40/hour with duties including patient assessments, treatment implementation, and progress documentation. The position emphasizes applying evidence-based interventions, promoting independence, and coordinating with therapists and care teams to

Qualifications

• Certification or licensure by Virginia Board of Physical Therapy or NBCOT.

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge acquired through formal education in an accredited program.
• Applies knowledge of principles and practices related to therapeutic interventions.
• Client assessments are based on standardized assessments, observations, medical records and caregivers.
• Response to treatment is assessed to progress within the treatment plan.
• Work is performed within established treatment plans and strategies.
• May plan or lead group activities or classes.
• Provides education, guidance, and encouragement for therapeutic activities.
• Plans for therapy are implemented and client quality of life improves.
• Promotes client independence and progress toward goals.
• Records client progress for therapists and communicates any changes in condition.
• Provides direction to interns, students, or staff; works under supervision of a licensed therapist.

Skills

Licensure

Job description

The Therapist Assistant role encompasses occupational and physical therapist assistant and requires certification or licensure by the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy or National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy.

Pay: $40/hr

Duties

• Applies knowledge acquired through formal education in an accredited program.
• Applies knowledge of principles and practices related to therapeutic interventions.
• Client assessments are based on information from standardized assessments (within practice guidelines), observations, medical records, caregivers, and clients.
• Response to treatment is assessed to enable appropriate progression within the parameters of the treatment plan.
• Work is performed within the parameters of established treatment plans and strategies.
• Treatment interventions may include instructing in daily living skills, sensory- motor integration skills, mobility skills, therapeutic exercises, and various physical treatment procedures.
• May be responsible for planning or leading group activities or classes.
• Client receives educational information, guidance, and encouragement in performance of therapeutic activities.
• Plans for therapy are implemented.
• Client quality of life is improved.
• Promotes client independence.
• Ensures that clients perform activities and progress toward goals in accordance with treatment plan.
• Records client progress for use by therapists.
• Communicates immediately any change in client condition requiring medical attention or re-evaluation.
• May provide direction to interns, students, or staff providing supportive services.
• Works under supervision of a licensed therapist.

About Loyal Source

Loyal Source provides healthcare and technology solutions designed to improve outcomes and support mission-critical operations. Guided by innovation and purpose, we help organizations achieve success across complex challenges worldwide. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.

Loyal Source uses AI‑powered voice screening as part of our application process. After you apply, you will receive a brief qualification survey via text or email. Candidates who meet the position requirements will then be invited to complete a quick AI‑powered voice assessment. This easy, no‑scheduling‑required process helps us and the candidate move the hiring process forward faster.

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