Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Arlington, VA

Job Title

Physical Therapist Assistant

Virginia

Contract | Days | Outpatient Setting

• Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the supervising Physical Therapist, including posture training, strengthening exercises, balance and coordination exercises, joint mobility, and functional skills training.
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, and assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs; demonstrate proper guarding techniques and safety awareness.
• Administer therapeutic modalities including ultrasound, hot/cold packs, whirlpools, paraffin bath, iontophoresis, fluidotherapy, and TENS units.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and intervene as necessary; document patient progress, response to treatment, and patient/family education.
• Maintain a safe and clean treatment environment; follow all infection control, safety, and equipment handling protocols.
• Participate in team conferences and collaborate with other healthcare disciplines regarding therapy administered and projected treatment goals.

• Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license or eligibility to practice in Virginia.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting.
• Knowledge of safe patient handling practices and infection control procedures.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to maintain accurate patient records.

• Experience with a broad range of therapeutic modalities including aquatic therapy and iontophoresis.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct patients and families in home exercise programs and proper body mechanics.
• Experience participating in quality improvement initiatives or special projects within a clinical setting.

• Work in a collaborative, patient-centered outpatient environment with an immediate start and a contract length of up to 13 weeks.
• Join a team that prioritizes both patient safety and employee well-being as core organizational values.