Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Title

Physical Therapist Assistant

Location

Washington, DC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift | 5x8s, 40 Hours per Week

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver physical therapy treatments to a diverse patient population including adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
• Maintain a minimum of 11 patient visits per day and 55 visits per week, billing units in accordance with clinic and regional standards
• Perform fall risk assessments and apply appropriate intervention strategies
• Manage and document patient care using NextGen EHR
• Provide treatment across a broad range of orthopedic and neurological conditions including post-operative care, musculoskeletal injuries, and vestibular disorders
• Support case management responsibilities as part of the clinical care team

Required Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license or eligibility to practice in Washington, DC
• Ability to treat adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations
• Proficiency or willingness to learn NextGen EHR documentation system
• Competency in fall risk assessment and case management
• Ability to meet required productivity standards of 11 visits per day and 55 visits per week

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 1 or more years of clinical experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant; new graduates will be considered
• Experience treating orthopedic conditions such as ACL tears, rotator cuff repairs, total joint replacements, disc herniation, and generalized low back pain
• Experience with neurological conditions including concussion, Parkinson's Disease, and vestibular/vertigo disorders
• Familiarity with business casual clinical environment expectations

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic outpatient clinic setting treating a wide variety of orthopedic and neurological conditions
• Open to new graduates, offering a strong entry point into a clinically diverse and professionally rewarding contract role