Inova Health System

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant


PayCompetitive
LocationVienna/Virginia
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 667886

      Inova Physical Therapy, Vienna location seeks an LPTA to join our growing team. Coverage will be for weekdays when employees are on PTO or last minute call out. We can also provide weekend hours if desired. Ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience.

      Check us out at:

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

      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.

      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.

  • About the company

      Inova Health System is a non-profit health organization based in Falls Church, Virginia, near Washington, D.C. The system is a network of hospitals, outpatient services, assisted living and long-term care facilities, and healthcare centers.

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