PTA: Hands-On Rehab for Independence & Growth

Odyssey Rehabilitation; Elkton (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Rehabilitation in Elkton, VA seeks a certified Physical Therapist Assistant to implement PT plans and provide treatments under supervision. You will assist with evaluations, patient education, and therapy sessions, collaborating with the rehab team to support patient independence.

The role emphasizes careful documentation, group facilitation, and maintaining equipment while delivering compassionate care in a health care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the APTA.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice.
• Candidate must be able and willing to practice physical therapy per state guidelines.
• Must possess good organizational and time management skills.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements customer’s individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Physical Therapist.
• Provides individualized physical therapy treatments including modalities and exercises.
• Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when Tests, evaluations, and complex procedures are performed.
• Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Physical Therapist.
• Instructs customers, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under supervision.
• Works with the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities for each customer.
• Maintains appropriate and timely customer and non-customer documentation for all customers treated.
• Attends customer care and staffing meetings as a representative of physical therapy under the Physical Therapist supervision.
• Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for equipment repair.
• Puts Customer Service First: ensuring high quality service in a caring atmosphere.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited PTA program

Job description

Odyssey Rehabilitation in Elkton, VA seeks a certified Physical Therapist Assistant to implement PT plans and provide treatments under supervision. You will assist with evaluations, patient education, and therapy sessions, collaborating with the rehab team to support patient independence.

The role emphasizes careful documentation, group facilitation, and maintaining equipment while delivering compassionate care in a health care setting.