Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Full-time

Select Medical; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Medical is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our team in Alexandria, VA. In this full-time role, you will assist in delivering physical therapy services, implement treatment plans, and support patients in their recovery journey. Enjoy benefits like tuition reimbursement and a comprehensive health plan while making a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plans

Generous PTO

Company-matching 401(k) plan

Student debt benefit program

Clinical ladder program

Life and disability protection

Qualifications

• Valid state PTA license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained by start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of physical therapy services including transportation and therapeutic exercises.
• Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the physical therapist.
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics or assistive devices.

Skills

Therapeutic exercises

Patient training

Education

Valid state PTA license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Alexandria, VA

Schedule: Full-TimeCompensation: $27 - $40 per hour

Inova Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Advance Your Career: Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education opportunities.
• Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
• Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program.
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of physical therapy services including transportation, therapeutic exercises and functional activities
• Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the physical therapist (PT)
• Assist the PT in carrying out therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients’ long-term goals, including strengthening, coordination and balance exercises; posture, endurance/cardiac, functional skills and community re-entry training; joint mobility and muscle lengthening and pain relief
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics or assistive devices

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid state PTA license
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans