Physical Therapy Assistant - job 1 of 3

Barren Ridge Physical Therapy is a private clinic managing orthopedic and sports injuries. We strive to provide quality physical therapy based on evidence and the best possible patient outcomes. Our proven manual treatment techniques consistently yield optimal results, and we use state-of-the-art equipment.

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package including 401k, health, dental, and generous paid time off
• Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership
• Employee discount plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Investment from a company that wants you to succeed and thrive

We are currently hiring a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant at our outpatient clinic. 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.

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.

• 1+ year of experience as a PTA
• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant or obtaining it in Virginia.
• Previous experience in an outpatient setting is preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Exercise, sports rehab, and manual-based skills.