Description

Physical Therapy Assistant Location: Burke, VA Agency: Jackson Therapy Partners Pay: $1,259 to $1,459 per week Shift Information: 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

Make a real difference as a travel PTA in Burke, VA. You will work with patients recovering from injuries or illness in an outpatient setting, helping them move better, feel better, and stay active under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist. Start as soon as available to support clinic operations and patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Virginia PTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS Certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience in outpatient physical therapy preferred.
• Familiarity with therapeutic modalities and patient mobility training, including gait training, assistive devices, and functional skills training.
• Ability to implement treatment goals and document patient progress according to facility policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using modalities such as ultrasound, TENS, whirlpool, paraffin, and therapeutic pool.
• Prior experience working within a multidisciplinary team and participating in quality improvement projects.

Assignment Details

• Shift pattern: 5x8 schedule.
• Reported clinic schedule: Monday 6:30–12:30; Tuesday/Thursday 9:00–19:00; Wednesday 6:30–15:00; Friday 7:00–15:30.
• Outpatient setting. Candidate may be expected to follow facility policies for safety, infection control, and documentation.

Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with the details.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package effective from the start of assignment. Details are provided by your recruiter.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in an outpatient environment. Contribute to patient and employee safety by adhering to safe patient handling, infection control, and workplace safety practices. Participate in team conferences, patient education, and clinic initiatives to improve care quality and efficiency.

Location Highlights

Burke, VA offers convenient access to both urban and outdoor amenities. The community is approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Washington, D.C., providing access to museums and cultural districts such as the National Mall and Smithsonian institutions within a reasonable commute. Nearby regional attractions include Burke Lake Park with a lake, trails, and fishing less than 5 miles away, and Great Falls Park approximately a 25–30 minute drive offering hiking and waterfall views. The area supports suburban living with commuter rail and highway connections to Northern Virginia and the nation’s capital.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.