Therapy Tech / Personal Trainer (Hybrid)

OrthoVirginia Therapy Tech / Personal Trainer

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

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