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Licensed Physical Therapy Asst (LPTA)

Licensed Physical Therapy Asst (LPTA)

Inova Health SystemAnnandale, VA, US
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Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Opportunity

Inova Physical Therapy Ballston is looking to add a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to our team. This is a full time, 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday opportunity. Two late evenings until 7PM required. We have a state of the art center and an outstanding work culture. We offer a 1 x 1 patient service model and a lot of mentorship.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits :

  • Committed to Team Member Health : offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
  • Retirement : Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions starting on your first day.
  • Tuition and Student Loan Assistance : offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
  • Mental Health Support : offering all Inova team members, their spouses / partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
  • Work / Life Balance : offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Job Responsibilities :

  • Completes daily progress notes that reflect patients' responses to treatment and actual performance as well as an assessment as to status, relevant to the treatment plan, and eventual discharge needs / treatment summaries when applicable.
  • Instructs ancillary staff in patient positioning, mobility, and caregiving. Educates patients and / or families in home exercise programs, transfers, caregiving, home safety, and the use of adaptive equipment.
  • Documents clearly, concisely, and legibly within established timeframes (e.g. allows other therapists to continue treatment, allows for interpretation by payers, supports reimbursement).
  • Includes families / caregivers in education / training as appropriate. Demonstrate collaboration in communication with team members and be open to feedback and receptive to change.
  • Contacts families, physicians, or other healthcare team members in anticipation of patient / family special needs in a timely manner to facilitate effective treatment plans.
  • Recognizes the need for alterations in the treatment method and overall plan as patients advance or regress and acts accordingly.
  • Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to the patient's level of understanding and motivation.

    • Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Additional Requirements :

  • Certification - Basic Life Support
  • Licensure - Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
  • VA License required
  • Experience - Graduate of a licensed physical therapy assistant program, new graduate of a licensed physical therapy assistant program
  • Education - Associate degree from a licensed physical therapy assistant program
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