Physical Therapist Assistant

Over the last 50 years, Rehab Associates of Central Virginia has been the area’s outpatient physical therapy clinic, focusing on putting our patients’ needs first. Our physical therapists have advanced degrees in specialty orthopedic care from head to toe, treating conditions from musculoskeletal headaches to lower back pain to heel pain syndrome. Our sixteen clinics offer specialty programs and are proud to be a National PT Practice of the Year, consistently recognized nationally for Outcomes in Excellence.

About the Role

You will implement physical therapy programs and activities, follow developed recovery plans, and deliver therapy treatments. You are equally adept at addressing the whole patient and seeing them as individuals, with the goal of restoring, reinforcing, and enhancing their physical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines.
• Responsible for timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, and incident reports.
• Administer comprehensive patient care, including active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat, light, sound, water, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot/cold packs.
• Administer traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in learning and improving functional activities such as perambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities.
• Observe patients during treatments, compile data on responses and progress, and report to the Physical Therapist and Clinical Director.
• Fit, adjust, and train patients in the use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices (e.g., crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs).
• Confer with physical therapy staff and other health team members to plan, modify, and coordinate treatment programs.
• Measure patients’ range of joint motion, body part dimensions, and vital signs to evaluate treatment effects and assist in compiling data for patient evaluations.

Requirements

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant or ability to obtain it in Virginia.
• Previous experience in an outpatient setting preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Proficiency in exercise, sports rehabilitation, and manual-based skills.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package including 401k, health, and dental insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Training and support.
• Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership.
• Clinic mentorship.
• Employee discount plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Family-friendly work environment.
• AI documentation tools available to all clinicians.