Physical Therapist Assistant (Floater)

US Physical Therapy•Lynchburg, VA

1d•$30 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

This will be a Physical Therapist Assistant - Resource (Floater) position that will float to different clinics depending on the need. When you join Rehab Associates, you'll enjoy: AI-powered documentation available to every clinician, helping reduce documentation time and improve work-life balance. A comprehensive mentorship program lasting 12+ months and tailored to your professional goals. Robust continuing education with both internal and external learning opportunities. Clear career advancement pathways, including leadership and clinic management opportunities. A nationally recognized team known for exceptional patient outcomes and clinical excellence. Expand Your Expertise! We offer specialty practice opportunities in Pelvic Health, Vestibular, Concussion, Spine, TMJ, Foot & Ankle, and many other clinical specialties. Whether you're looking to develop a niche or grow your skills, we'll support your professional interests with mentorship and continuing education support! We are very proud of our services and the depth of knowledge and passion we bring to them. You will implement physical therapy programs and activities, follow developed recovery plans, and deliver therapy treatments. You are equally adept at addressing the whole patient and seeing them as individuals. You know your goal is to execute a program to restore, reinforce, and enhance their physical abilities.

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.
Current CPR certification
Exercise, sports rehab, and manual-based skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in an outpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides patient care by 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 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.