Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) PRN

Inova Health System; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement matching program

Mental health support for team members

Job summary

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) to join our team on a PRN, days-vary schedule. This role supports the physical therapy department under supervision and provides essential rehabilitation services.

Qualified candidates have an associate degree from an accredited PTA program, VA state license, and BLS certification. Inova offers a supportive work environment and emphasis on patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Education

Associate degree from an accredited PTA program

Job description

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) PRN

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is looking for Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) to join our outstanding team. This role is PRN, Days Vary

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:

• Retirement:Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• 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 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

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.