Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient Ortho

Company Overview

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 ranging 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. We are consistently recognized nationally for Outcomes in Excellence. AI Documentation is available to all clinicians.

Job Description

• Implement physical therapy programs and activities, follow developed recovery plans, and deliver therapy treatments.
• Provide patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines.
• Document timely, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, and incident reports.
• Administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and 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 orally or in writing to the Physical Therapist and Clinical Director.
• Fit patients for, adjust, and train patients in the use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Confer with members of the physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
• Measure the patient’s range of joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine the effects of specific treatments or to assist the Physical Therapist in compiling data for patient evaluations.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Skills in exercise, sports rehabilitation, and manual‑based techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent benefits package including 401(k) with company match (100% vested on first day), health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off – 21 days in the first year.
• Training and support with multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership.
• Clinic mentorship and employee discount plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Family‑friendly work environment.