What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapy Tech / Personal Trainer (Hybrid) position at orthovirginia?
At OrthoVirginia, you’re part of a team dedicated to delivering expert orthopedic and therapy care across the state. As Virginia’s largest provider of musculoskeletal care, we offer full-time and part-time opportunities in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. With more than 159 physicians in over 35 locations—including Lynchburg, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Southwest Virginia, and Hampton Roads—OrthoVirginia is a leader in orthopedic surgery, non-surgical care, and physical, hand, and occupational therapy. Our nationally recognized specialists treat a full range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, helping patients of all ages move, heal, and thrive. Join us and become part of a trusted network committed to excellence in orthopedic care. Position Summary OrthoVirginia is seeking a motivated Therapy Tech / Personal Trainer to join our Ashburn clinic. This hybrid role supports both the Physical Therapy and Sports Performance departments, providing consistent full-time hours while fostering collaboration between rehabilitation and performance services. The long-term objective of the role is to progressively build a personal training client load while gradually decreasing therapy tech hours. This dual-role structure allows the individual to work closely alongside physical therapists to build rapport with patients and gain clinical experience, while developing a personal training clientele that helps bridge the transition from rehabilitation to sports performance, fitness classes, and return-to-sport programming. Separate pay rates apply for each role component. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Therapy Tech Responsibilities (Approx. 30 hrs/week) Assist physical and hand therapists with patient treatment activities Guide patients through therapist-assigned exercises under direct supervision Prepare, clean, and maintain equipment and treatment areas Sanitize shared surfaces and patient care spaces Support clinical staff with permitted duties under therapist supervision Perform clerical tasks including answering phones, filing, and stocking supplies Complete laundry and linen restocking Follow clinic policies and safety procedures Personal Trainer Responsibilities (Approx. 10 hrs/week) Conduct personal training and return-to-sport assessments Develop and implement individualized training programs Instruct clients on proper exercise technique and safety Monitor and document client progress in Epic Communicate with therapists and physicians to align care plans Lead individual and small group training sessions Maintain a clean and safe training environment Support client retention and growth of sports performance services Qualifications Required: High school diploma or equivalent Current Personal Training certification (CSCS, NASM, ACSM, ACE, ISSA, AFAA, NATA, NESTA, NCSF) Current CPR/AED certification Strong communication and customer service skills Preferred: 1 year of personal training experience or Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field Experience in a clinical, rehabilitation, or sports performance setting Physical Requirements Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, and carrying Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Continuous use of fine motor skills, hearing, speaking, and visual acuity Work performed in a clinical and fitness environment This organization participates in e-Verify. Esta organización participa en e-Verify. With more than 150 orthopedic specialists in over 35 locations in Lynchburg, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Southwest Virginia, and Hampton Roads, OrthoVirginia is Virginia’s largest provider of orthopedic medicine and one of the leading providers of physical, hand and occupational therapy. As one of the largest orthopedic specialty practices in the country, OrthoVirginia’s nationally recognized physicians provide advanced surgical and non-surgical care to patients of all ages. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.