Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Heritage•Fairfax, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthPro Heritage is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant for a part-time or full-time opportunity near Fairfax and/or Falls Church, Virginia. The role may be part-time, working 15–20 hours per week at one facility, or full-time, working 30–40 hours per week between the two nearby communities. The Fairfax setting is The Providence at Fairfax, a senior living community offering outpatient therapy in Assisted Living and Memory Care. The Falls Church setting is a recently remodeled Assisted Living and Memory Care facility near Route 66 and the Capital Beltway, outside Arlington, Virginia. Full-time compensation is $34–$39 per hour. The PTA assists with treatment plans developed by Physical Therapists, provides direct patient care, monitors and documents patient progress, educates patients and families, and collaborates with other care professionals. The position requires an associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assisting program and valid state licensure or eligibility for licensure. HealthPro Heritage describes itself as a therapist-led organization providing clinical services across a variety of settings and emphasizes compassionate care, professional growth, collaboration, and clinical excellence. The company states that it provides equal employment opportunities and complies with applicable nondiscrimination laws.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or eligibility for licensure.
Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists.
Provide direct patient care, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
Monitor and document patient progress and report observations to the Physical Therapist.
Educate patients and families about treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.
Accurately document patient treatments, progress, and responses in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with Physical Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to coordinate patient care and support effective treatment outcomes.