Physical Therapist Assistant - Greater Fairfax, VA

FOX Rehabilitation•Richmond, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Physical Therapist Assistants to provide hands-on care to older adults in patients’ homes and senior living communities in the Greater Fairfax, Virginia area through its Geriatric House Calls™ model. The PTA works closely with a supervising Physical Therapist to carry out individualized treatment plans, guide patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, and help them improve strength, mobility, confidence, and independence. The role offers one-on-one patient care within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that includes Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Fitness Specialists. PTAs receive mentorship from their supervising Physical Therapist and opportunities to develop clinical skills, caseload, and career. FOX describes its practice as clinician-operated and focused on meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, independence, wellness, longevity, and abolishing ageism. FOX lists full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment pathways. Benefits are available to eligible roles; part-time benefits eligibility depends on meeting a minimum-hours requirement. Compensation is competitive and based on experience and employment type, with additional earning opportunities through employee referrals, wellness referrals, and compensated content contributions.

Requirements

Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state or states of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Current CPR certification.
Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including lifting 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly.
Ability to perform CPR and provide moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility, including repositioning a bed-bound patient alone.
Ability to stand, sit, bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, walk extensively, and perform repetitive upper-extremity movements.
Ability to drive to patient homes and senior living communities and wear PPE when required.

Responsibilities

Deliver individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist and adjust activities based on patient response and progress.
Instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients during therapeutic exercises and functional activities; observe and track their progress.
Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with clinical documentation standards.
Stay connected with patients, their powers of attorney, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
Provide in-home and community-based care, including driving to patient homes and senior living communities.