Physical Therapist Assistant - Lovingston, VA

$45,000 - $55,000/Yr

U.S. Physical Therapy - Lovingston, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Lovingston, VA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Rehab Associates of Central Virginia is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant for our Lovingston, VA outpatient clinic. Over the last 50 years, we have 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. We are proud to be a National PT Practice of the Year, consistently recognized nationally for Outcomes in Excellence. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will implement physical therapy programs and activities, follow developed recovery plans, and deliver therapy treatments, addressing the whole patient and seeing them as individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care in accordance with established protocols and patient care guidelines.
• Responsible for timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, and incident reports.
• Provide comprehensive patient care, administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatment such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs.
• Administers 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.
• Observes patients during treatments, compiles data on patients' responses to treatments and progress, and reports orally or in writing to the Physical Therapist and/or Clinical Director.
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in the use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Confers with members of 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.
• Measures 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.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary + profit sharing.
• Excellent benefits package including 401k, health, dental, generous paid time off, and more.
• Training and support.
• Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership.
• Clinic mentorship.
• Employee discount plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Family-friendly work environment.