Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA)

Inova Health SystemAnnandale, VA, United States

16 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Inova Physical Therapy Annandale is looking to add a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to our team. This is a full time, 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday opportunity. We have a state of the art office and an outstanding work culture.

https : / / www.inova.org / locations / inova-physical-therapy-center-annandale

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.

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.

Minimum 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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Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant • Annandale, VA, United States