Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant LPTA Outpatient

Inova Health System; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement matching

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Inova Physical Therapy Center in Alexandria is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) to join our growing team. This full-time day-shift role supports Inova Sports/Ortho Trauma and Podiatry.

The position floats between two Alexandria locations and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision, retirement matching, tuition and loan assistance, mental health support, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from a licensed physical therapy assistant program.
• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant with VA license required upon start.
• BLS from the American Heart Association required upon start.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to department policies regarding documentation and reporting.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, medical staff and care teams.
• Completes administrative and other responsibilities to support the unit.
• Demonstrates skill in treatment modalities, equipment and protocols.
• Performs reassessments per state/facility guidelines and adjusts plans as needed.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Education

Associate degree from a licensed physical therapy assistant program

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant with VA license

Job description

Inova Physical Therapy Center in Alexandria is looking for Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA ) to join our outstanding growing team. We work with Inova Sports/Ortho Trauma and Podiatrist Physicians. This position is full-time Day Shifts - (40 hrs/ week) - Monday- Friday and two evening shifts per week until 7:00pm. Clinic hours are Monday-Thursday 7:00am-7:00pm, Friday 7:00am-4:00pm.

Work Locations: Ideal candidate will be able to float between 2 locations:

• IPT Sportsplex: 6355 Walker Land Alexandria VA 22310 (3 days/week)
• 8350 Richmond Hwy suite 301, Alexandria VA 22309 (2 days/week)

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: offeringup 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: offeringpaid time off, paid parental leave and more.

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant 1 Job Responsibilities:

• The Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant 1 adheres to department policies regarding time frame, appropriate form, and content of written rehabilitation documentation.
• Communicate effectively with patients, family, medical staff, care team members, students, supervisors, and outside contacts.
• Completes all administrative and other responsibilities in support of the operating unit.
• Demonstrates essential skill in the use of treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols.
• Performs reassessments according to state and facility guidelines, while adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Associate degree from a licensed physical therapy assistant program.
• Experience: Graduate of a licensed physical therapy assistant program, new graduate of a licensed physical therapy assistant program
• Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association required upon start.
• Licensed: VA License Physical Therapy Assistant required upon start