Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Healthpro Heritage, LLC•Fairfax, VA

4d•$34 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

HealthPro Heritage is hiring a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide outpatient therapy services in senior living settings near Fairfax and/or Falls Church, Virginia. The position may be part-time at one facility for 15–20 hours per week or full-time across the two nearby communities for 30–40 hours per week. The Fairfax setting is The Providence at Fairfax, an upscale senior living community offering Assisted Living and Memory Care. The Falls Church setting is a newly remodeled Assisted Living and Memory Care facility located near Route 66 and the Capital Beltway, just outside Arlington. The Physical Therapist Assistant helps implement treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists and provides direct patient care. The role includes monitoring and documenting patient progress, communicating observations to Physical Therapists, educating patients and families, and coordinating care with healthcare professionals and support staff. A valid state PTA license or eligibility for licensure is required. HealthPro Heritage describes itself as a therapist-led organization providing clinical services across settings including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, schools, and clinics. The company emphasizes compassionate care, professional development, collaboration, and quality outcomes. Full-time compensation is $34–$39 per hour.

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, report observations to the Physical Therapist, and educate patients and families on treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.
Accurately document patient treatments, progress, and responses in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
Work closely with Physical Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to coordinate patient care and treatment outcomes.