Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Outpatient

Inova Health; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement matching contributions

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support sessions

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Inova Health in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) to join their team. This full-time position involves working day shifts, providing communication and care to patients as well as administrative support. Candidates must have an associate degree from a licensed physical therapy assistant program, and hold both a VA License and BLS certification. Inova offers competitive benefits including healthcare coverage, retirement match, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant must communicate effectively with patients and medical staff.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• VA License Physical Therapy Assistant required upon start.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to department policies regarding rehabilitation documentation.
• Complete administrative and other responsibilities supporting the operating unit.
• Perform reassessments and adjust treatment plans accordingly.

Skills

Communication with patients

Use of treatment modalities

Administrative responsibilities

Effective teamwork

Education

Associate degree from a licensed physical therapy assistant program

Job description

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 7:00 pm. Clinic hours are Monday-Thursday 7:00am-7:00pm, Friday 7:00am-4:00pm.

Work 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 Requirements

• 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 System 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.