Physical Therapy Assistant – Fairfax – Achieve Beyond

New York City, NY

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistants to join our team! As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you can work a flexible schedule that meets your needs and make a difference in the lives of our children and families. If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting experience, please apply below. We look forward to meeting you!

Virginia Location:

Positions are available throughout select parts of Virginia.

Come and join a team of passionate therapists providing excellent pediatric therapyWspecialize in conducting evaluations and providing ongoing services in homes, community, and clinic settingsAchieve Beyond is centered around a culture of collaboration and support, to ensure our services are of the highest quality and adhere to our strong ethical standards. We currently offer ABA, Speech, Occupational, Social Work, and Physical therapy as well as Special Education/SEIT services. We serve children and families in the metro New York area (all 5 boroughs of NYC, Hudson ValleyLong Island and Albany)Virginia/DC area, Maryland, New Jersey, Connecticut and Delaware.

Wage:
TBD
Department:
Clinical
Location:
Fairfax, VA
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Benefits:
  • Training and use of  our paperless billing and data collection system
  • Full practice management – we take care of intake, staffing, billing, tracking authorizations, insurance correspondence and maintenance of your certifications, so you are able to focus on providing our children with the best services!
  • Access to continuing education workshops and trainings (we are an ASHA and BACB ACE provider)
  • Team-building meetings, events, and trainings
Job Responsibilities:
  • Observe patients before and during therapy, noting their status and reporting to a physical therapist.
  • Help patients do specific exercises.
  • Use a variety of techniques, such as massage and stretching, to treat patients.
  • Use devices and equipment, such as walkers, to help patients.
  • Educate a patient and family members about what to do after treatment.
  • Clean treatment areas and set up therapy equipment.
  • Help patients move to or from a therapy area.
  • Do clerical tasks, such as answering phones or helping patients with insurance paperwork
  • Under the direction and supervision of physical therapists, they give therapy through exercise; therapeutic methods, such as electrical stimulation, mechanical traction, and ultrasound; massage; and gait and balance training.
  • Record patients’ responses to treatment and report the results of each treatment to the physical therapist.
Requirements:
  • Associate or Bachelor’s Degree or has met the equivalency requirements
  • 1-2 years of experience working in pediatrics is preferred but open to train new graduates. Must be able to work with some degree of independence within established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines
  • Must possess a Virginia state PTA license
Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to travel to and from assigned cases including but not limited to driving personal vehicle, walking, and/or use of public transportation such as a bus or train.
  • The ability to climb and descend staircases
  • The ability to lift 10 pounds regularly
  • The ability to sit on the floor, kneel, and/ or crawl for extended periods