Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description: Physical Therapist Assistant
Location: Newport News, Virginia
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Depends upon experience
Work Setting: Clinic / Private Practice
Shift: Day
Schedule: Monday to Friday

Job Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program
• Current Licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or eligibility to obtain Virginia State Licensure
• Strong organization and time management skill required

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out the Physical Therapy plan of care for orthopaedic patient populations under the direction of a Physical Therapist
• Administers physical therapy treatments, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, to include manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education techniques, therapeutic exercise, modalities, traction, etc.
• Medical documentation to include patient daily treatment notes, exercise flow sheets, and all other necessary paperwork
• Participation in Community Outreach (YouTube Videos, Articles, Events)
• Communication with outside sources (referral sources, physicians, third party payers, etc.) to provide comprehensive patient care
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions
• Participates in open communication and team building opportunities

Benefits Excellent work environment with an employee satisfaction centered management team

• Expansive, modern facility with opportunity to collaborate with a large group of providers from different experience levels and backgrounds
• Competitive salary based on experience with bonus opportunities
• Health Insurance, dental, short term and long term disability, supplemental life insurance
• Generous continuing education benefit
• 401K Profit Sharing plan, Fidelity Platform, Financial Advisor
• PTO, Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Opportunity for professional and community relations: Surgical Observation, Community Lectures/Outreach, Program development opportunities
• Fantastic lifestyle with weekday hours only and no weekends

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person