Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant LPTA Outpatient

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: offering up 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: offering paid 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