Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) - Fairfax Virginia

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Fairfax, Virginia
Posted On: 01/25/2025

Inova Physical Therapy at our Fairfax (Inova Center Personalized Health) is looking for a full time Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our outstanding team. This position is full time, Monday - Friday, two late evenings a week until 7:00pm. We offer a 1 x 1 patient service model and a lot of mentorship.
https://www.inova.org/locations/inova-physical-therapy-center-fairfax-sports-medicine
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.
Inova Benefits and Perks:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
  
• Tuition reimbursement and Educational Assistance
  
• Student loan assistance - up to $10,000!
  
• State-of-the-art medical and training facilities
  
• Paid parental leave for birth/adoption of a child.
  
• Retirement benefits with match from day one
  
• Free Parking to all employees
  
• Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!
  
  
  
  Licensed Physical Therapist 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.
    
  • Selects treatment methods appropriate to patients' diagnosis, age group, and physical and emotional status.
    
  • May perform additional duties as assigned.
    
    
    
    Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Requirements:
    
    Experience: New graduate of a licensed physical therapy assistant program.
    Education: Associate's degree from a licensed physical therapy assistant program.
    Licensure: Currently licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in Virginia.
    Certification: Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. More...

        

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