Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$30-$37/hr
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Job Description
- Job Location: Falcons Landing - Potomac Falls, VA
- Position Type: Full Time
- Salary Range: $30.00 - $37.00Hourly
Join Our Team at Falcons Landing in Sterling, VA! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Falcons Landing in Sterling, VA, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant.
About Us
Falcons Landing in Sterling, VA offers state-of-the-art rehabilitation facilities, a collaborative interdisciplinary team, and a dedicated, resilient population. Located in the Washington, D.C. metro area, Falcons Landing caters to former members of the armed forces, US government employees and their spouses.
Come grow with us at Falcons Landing. Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!
Functional Pathways has provided world-class clinical services for 30 years, offering therapists the opportunity to work with evidence-based programs across the full continuum of care.
Our holistic, patient-centered approach addresses neurological, cardiopulmonary, cognitive, and musculoskeletal needs, incorporating innovative treatments such as aquatic therapy and non-invasive interventions.
Therapists receive training and certification in specialty programs through our CORE4+ and Wellness offerings, with company-paid CEUs through MedBridge available to full-time and part-time team members to support ongoing professional growth.
At Functional Pathways, team members help improve patient outcomes while working in a collaborative, wellness-focused environment Qualifications:
Job Summary
The Physical Therapist Assistant shall implement the plan of care as established by the RPT and the physician in a professional, competent manner, upholding excellence with quality of care.
Qualifications
Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.
Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines. Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.
Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.
Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
Implement the plan of care established by the registered physical therapist and physician in a professional and competent manner. Provide high-quality therapy services while applying relevant clinical programs and Functional Pathways policies and procedures.
Requirements
An associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and an active state license are required. Candidates must meet applicable certification, licensure, and screening requirements and have strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (578 salary observations; 1,721 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,030 salary observations; 57,422 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)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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