Physical Therapist Assistant

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

Job summary

Inova Health seeks a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant at its Fair Oaks location. This role offers a 1:1 patient treatment model and emphasizes mentorship and professional growth. Applicants must have an associate degree and relevant licensure. With a competitive benefits package, it's an excellent opportunity for career advancement in a leading healthcare provider.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support sessions

Qualifications

• Graduate of a licensed physical therapy assistant program.
• VA License required.
• Basic Life Support Certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Completes daily progress notes reflecting patient responses.
• Instructs ancillary staff in patient positioning and caregiving.
• Documents treatment plans clearly within established timeframes.

Skills

Patient Education

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree from a licensed physical therapy assistant program

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Job Description

Inova Physical Therapy Center, Fair Oaks location is looking to add a full time Physical Therapy Assistant to our growing team. This is a full time position, 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday, Two evening shifts until 7:00 PM. We offer a 1:1 patient treatment model, a formal mentorship program a commitment to continuing education and personal growth. We also offer student loan assistance along with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation.

Job Description

Inova Physical Therapy Center, Fair Oaks location is looking to add a full time Physical Therapy Assistant to our growing team. This is a full time position, 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday, Two evening shifts until 7:00 PM. We offer a 1:1 patient treatment model, a formal mentorship program a commitment to continuing education and personal growth. We also offer student loan assistance along with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation.

https://www.inova.org/locations/inova-physical-therapy-center-fair-oaks

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.
  
  

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 Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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