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Physical Therapist Assistant

Salem, VA, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-02 → 2026-09-28

Core

Partner with Physical Therapists to deliver evidence-based treatment plans, guiding patients through therapeutic exercises and hands-on interventions to restore strength, mobility, and function after injury or surgery.

Role type

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Builds

Patient rehabilitation programs and recovery outcomes

Domain

Healthcare / Orthopedics / Sports Rehabilitation

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Evidence-based treatment planning, therapeutic exercise instruction, hands-on manual therapy, patient education, progress monitoring, clinical documentation, orthopedic/sports rehabilitation knowledge

Preferred skills

Outpatient orthopedic experience, sports medicine experience

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Deliver evidence-based treatment plans under PT supervision, guide patients through therapeutic exercise programs, educate patients on injury prevention and home exercise programs, monitor patient progress, collaborate with physicians and healthcare professionals, maintain accurate clinical documentation

Seniority

Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC

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