What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant position at Functional Pathways?
Functional Pathways is currently hiring at our newest location, Mennowood Retirement Community in Newport News, VA, for a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Mennowood Retirement Community offers a peaceful, campus-style setting with a rural feel while still providing convenient access to shopping, dining, medical offices, and major thoroughfares throughout the Hampton Roads area. Situated near local retail centers, healthcare services, and cultural attractions, the community blends accessibility with a quiet, welcoming environment ideal for both residents and staff. Mennowood is a nonprofit continuing-care community featuring independent living, assisted living, and memory care, known for its strong sense of connection, active lifestyle programming, and supportive team culture. For therapy professionals, the setting provides the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on holistic wellness, meaningful resident relationships, and high-quality interdisciplinary care.
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.
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
- 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.