Physical Therapist Assistant, Resource Floater

Job overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant, Resource Floater role is onsite and floats among clinics according to need in the Lynchburg, VA area. Compensation is not specified. Rehab Associates operates outpatient clinics across Central Virginia and provides physical therapy services. The assistant carries out established therapy programs and recovery plans under patient-care protocols. By delivering treatments, tracking patient responses, and coordinating with physical therapists and other care team members, the role supports patients’ functional recovery and physical abilities.

What you'll do

• Provide patient care under established protocols
• document daily notes, workers’ compensation reports, progress reports, and incident reports
• administer therapeutic exercises and modalities
• provide traction
• instruct and assist patients with functional activities
• observe and report treatment responses and progress
• fit and train patients to use supportive devices
• coordinate treatment information with therapy staff and other health team members
• measure range of motion, body measurements, and vital signs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

physical therapist assistant

resource floater

outpatient physical therapy

patient care

therapeutic exercise

rehabilitation

lynchburg va

clinic float coverage

rehab associates

virginia licensure

cpr certification

mentorship program

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• AI-powered documentation
• 12+ month mentorship program
• continuing education opportunities
• career advancement pathways.

Why this role

Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program; current Virginia licensure or ability to obtain it; current CPR certification; previous outpatient experience preferred.

About the employer

U.S. Physical Therapy is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists. Sector: 62.