Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA)

Inova Health System; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare team as a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in a PRN role. This position offers the opportunity to work with patients, providing essential care and education while collaborating with a dedicated team. You will be responsible for documenting progress, instructing staff, and adapting treatment plans to meet patient needs. If you have a passion for helping others and are a recent graduate or experienced professional, this is a chance to make a meaningful impact in patient rehabilitation. Enjoy a flexible schedule with at least 16 hours a month and the potential for more. Apply your skills in a supportive environment focused on patient success.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant with BLS certification.
• Graduate of a licensed physical therapy assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily progress notes reflecting patient treatment responses.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and safety.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members for effective treatment.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education and Training

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Inova Alexandria Rehab is hiring a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team in a PRN role. We need someone for at least 16 hours a month but more available if interested.

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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