Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Full-time

Select Medical

Alexandria, VAFull-time$27–40/hrSeen 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$27–40/hr

Location

Alexandria, VA

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid State PTA LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job overview

Select Medical is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Full-time. Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) at Inova Specialty Hospital in Alexandria, VA provides compassionate inpatient post‑ICU care, assisting patients with therapeutic exercises, functional activities, and mobility training while following treatment plans established by physical therapists.

Key focus areas include Assist with delivery of physical therapy services including transportation, therapeutic exercises and functional activities, Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the physical therapist, and Assist the PT in carrying out therapeutic interventions designed to meet patients’ long‑term goals.

Preferred (not required): Physical Therapy Services, Therapeutic Exercises, Functional Activities, and Treatment Goal Implementation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Physical Therapy ServicesTherapeutic ExercisesFunctional ActivitiesTreatment Goal ImplementationTherapeutic InterventionsStrengtheningCoordination and Balance ExercisesPostureEndurance/Cardiac TrainingFunctional SkillsCommunity Re-Entry TrainingJoint MobilityMuscle LengtheningPain ReliefLocomotion Training

Qualifications

Valid State PTA LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Full job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Alexandria, VA

Schedule: Full-Time

Compensation: $27 - $40 per hour

Sign-on Bonus; $5,000

Inova Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Why Join Us:

Start Strong : Extensive and thorough Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
Advance Your Career : Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education opportunities.
Elevate Your Skills : Clinical ladder program.
Ease the Burden : Student debt benefit program.
Your Health Matters : Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

Assist with the delivery of physical therapy services including transportation, therapeutic exercises and functional activities
Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the physical therapist (PT)
Assist the PT in carrying out therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients’ long-term goals, including strengthening, coordination and balance exercises; posture, endurance/cardiac, functional skills and community re-entry training; joint mobility and muscle lengthening and pain relief
Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics or assistive devices

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications