Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for Elkton, VA
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Elkton, VA 22827Job Category: Health CareJob Description: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Reports to: Physical Therapist/Clinical Manager JOB SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist Assistant implements physical therapy programs and provides physical therapy treatments to customers to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. Essential Functions: Implements customer’s individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Physical Therapist; Provides individualized physical therapy treatments including modalities and exercises; Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures; Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Physical Therapist; Instructs customers, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist; Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each customer; Maintains appropriate and timely customer and non-customer documentation for all customers treated; Attends and contributes to customer care, staffing and other required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under the direction of the Physical Therapist; Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary; Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association. Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice. Candidate must be able and willing to practice physical therapy per state guidelines. Must possess good organizational and time management skills. Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant implements individualized treatment plans and provides physical therapy treatments to facilitate patient independence. They also assist the primary Physical Therapist with evaluations, complex procedures, and documentation while maintaining equipment.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and hold or be eligible for state licensure. Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills are required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (587 salary observations; 1,742 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,149 salary observations; 57,960 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Virginia vs national | $95k median in Virginia | $94k nationally (+1%)587 state / 15,149 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Virginia index 101.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Virginia | 792 active | 22,055 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for Elkton, VA at ODYSSEY REHABILITATION a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
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