Part-Time Physical Therapist Assistant – Flexible Weekday Schedule
AID Performance Physical Therapy in Ashburn, Virginia is an independent outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine clinic.
About The Position
The PTA will primarily provide follow-up treatments after the clinic owner has completed the patient’s evaluation and established the plan of care. You will work collaboratively with the supervising physical therapist to implement and progress appropriate interventions, collect objective measurements, monitor patient responses, and communicate changes in clinical status. The clinic owner will remain responsible for evaluations, reevaluations, plans of care, discharge decisions, and overall management of each patient’s physical therapy care.
Responsibilities
- Implement individualized plans of care established by the supervising physical therapist
- Guide patients through therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular reeducation, functional activities, and other appropriate interventions
- Progress treatments within the established plan of care and the PTA’s scope of practice
- Monitor patient responses and communicate meaningful changes to the supervising physical therapist
- Collect objective measurements and treatment data when appropriate
- Assist patients in progressing toward functional, recreational, and return-to-sport goals
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation with AI-scribe support
- Communicate effectively with patients and the clinical team
- Help maintain a supportive, organized, and patient-first clinic environment
Qualifications
- Active or eligible Virginia Physical Therapist Assistant license
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Outpatient orthopedic or sports experience preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Dependability and commitment to a consistent recurring schedule
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with the supervising physical therapist
- Comfort working with active adults, athletes, and orthopedic patients
Benefits
- Predictable, recurring weekday schedule
- School-day hours available
- No weekend requirement
- Maximum of two patients scheduled per hour
- Primarily orthopedic and sports patients
- Return-to-sport and performance rehabilitation
- VALD ForceDecks and DynaMo objective testing
- Blood Flow Restriction training
- AI-assisted documentation support to reduce charting time
- Direct clinical collaboration and mentorship from the clinic owner
- Independent clinic environment without corporate productivity quotas
- Opportunity to add hours in the future, without an expectation that the position become full-time
Schedule
We are looking for someone who can commit to a consistent weekly schedule rather than availability that changes from week to week. Potential arrangements include:
- Two weekdays from approximately 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
- Three shorter school-day shifts
- One or two longer weekday blocks
- Another consistent schedule that works for both the clinician and the clinic
Our initial target is approximately 12–20 hours per week. Candidates interested in as many as 25 hours may also be considered. Afternoon or evening hours may be available but are not required.
Pay
$32–$38 per hour, based on clinical experience, recurring availability, and schedule commitment.