Urgent Hiring | Physical Therapy Assistant PTA

Lancesoft INC; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LanceSoft seeks a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join a skilled nursing facility team in Virginia. The PTA provides rehabilitation services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist and supports patient-centered care.

Both full-time and part-time day shifts are available. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, assisting residents, documenting progress, and educating patients on independence and safe mobility.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Current, unencumbered PTA license in the state of employment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to navigate EHR systems.
• Ability to use service delivery and other clinical software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with residents, physicians, therapists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Commitment to providing safe, compassionate, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of the licensed physical therapist.
• Assist residents in achieving optimal physical function and participate in rehabilitation programs.
• Implement treatment interventions according to therapy plans and patient needs.
• Work toward patient, physician, and therapy goals in a skilled nursing facility setting.
• Monitor resident responses to therapy and communicate changes to the care team.
• Educate residents on maintaining physical function, activity modification, and independence strategies.
• Teach appropriate independent exercise programs.
• Support safe mobility, functional movement, and participation in activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using EHR and service delivery software.
• Communicate effectively with residents, physicians, therapists, nursing staff, and healthcare professionals.
• Follow applicable clinical, documentation, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and patient-centered rehabilitation environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in PTA

Tools

EHR systems

Service delivery software

Job description

Job Description

Join a skilled nursing facility team as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), providing safe, compassionate, patient-centered rehabilitation services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Full-time and part-time day-shift positions are available. DW

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of the appropriate licensed physical therapist.
• Assist residents in achieving optimal physical function and participating actively in rehabilitation programs.
• Implement treatment interventions according to established therapy plans and patient needs.
• Work toward patient, physician, and therapy goals in a skilled nursing facility setting.
• Monitor resident responses to therapy and communicate relevant changes to the care team.
• Educate residents on maintaining physical function, activity modification, and strategies that support continued independence.
• Teach appropriate independent exercise programs.
• Support safe mobility, functional movement, and participation in therapeutic activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using electronic health records and service delivery software.
• Communicate effectively with residents, physicians, therapists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Follow applicable clinical, documentation, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and patient-centered rehabilitation environment.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program.
• Current, unencumbered Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state of employment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to navigate electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Ability to use service delivery and other clinical software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with residents, physicians, therapists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Commitment to providing safe, compassionate, patient-centered care.

~DW

Company Description

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.

Company Description

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.