Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled

Physical Therapy Assistant Opportunity

This Physical Therapy Assistant opportunity is based in Arlington, Virginia, a highly desirable urban community just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Arlington combines the energy of a major metropolitan area with the feel of walkable neighborhoods, tree-lined streets, and easy access to parks and trails. You will find a wide variety of restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions, plus iconic national landmarks only a short metro ride away. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy nearby trails along the Potomac, scenic green spaces, and community events throughout the year. Arlington's strong public transit, well-maintained infrastructure, and vibrant, diverse population make it a welcoming place to work and live during your assignment. The position is within a skilled nursing and rehabilitation environment that supports adult and geriatric patients requiring short-term rehab and long-term care. The setting offers an interdisciplinary team approach, where nursing, rehab therapies, and other disciplines work together to help patients regain function and maximize independence. This is an excellent opportunity to build your SNF experience, refine your skills in complex medical and functional cases, and contribute to meaningful, patient-centered care. You will work a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week on day shift, structured as five 8-hour days. This schedule supports continuity of care for patients and allows you to follow progress over the course of the week. A typical day will include reviewing your caseload and plan of care, coordinating with the supervising physical therapist, providing hands-on treatment sessions, and documenting patient response and progress in the EMR. Caseloads generally focus on adult and geriatric patients with conditions such as post-orthopedic surgery recovery, neurologic disorders, cardiopulmonary illnesses, general deconditioning, and functional decline. Treatments may include therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, transfer training, functional mobility practice, endurance building, and patient and family education. The facility's rehab team environment is designed to be collaborative and supportive. Physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and nursing staff work closely together to develop and implement individualized care plans. You will have the opportunity to participate in care conferences, coordinate discharge recommendations, and play a key role in helping patients transition safely to the next level of care or back to the community. The variety of patient needs and the pace of the setting offer valuable experience for PTAs looking to strengthen their clinical judgment and communication skills. Patient-to-therapist ratios are managed to support safe, effective care delivery while maintaining realistic productivity expectations. Your day will involve a balanced mix of direct patient care, documentation, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. While there is no on-call requirement for this role, you will be expected to maintain professionalism, reliability, and clear communication with colleagues and supervisors. This 13-week Temp Direct assignment in Arlington provides a strong combination of professional growth and quality of life. You will gain concentrated SNF experience, exposure to a diverse patient population, and an opportunity to work in a dynamic metro area with rich cultural, dining, and recreational options.