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Inova Physical Therapy at our Fairfax (Inova Center Personalized Health) is looking for a full time Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our outstanding team. This position is full time, Monday - Friday, two late evenings a week. We offer a 1 x 1 patient service model and a lot of mentorship. Schedule: M-F, 40 hours a week, two evening shifts until 7:pm. Inova Benefits and Perks:
- Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
- Tuition reimbursement and Educational Assistance
- Student loan assistance - up to $10,000!
- State-of-the-art medical and training facilities
- Paid parental leave for birth/adoption of a child.
- Retirement benefits with match from day one
- Free Parking to all employees
- Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!
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.
- Selects treatment methods appropriate to patients' diagnosis, age group, and physical and emotional status.
- May perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Experience: New graduate of a licensed physical therapy assistant program. Education: Associate's degree from a licensed physical therapy assistant program. Licensure: Currently licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in Virginia. Certification: Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
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Inova Health System
parental leave, tuition reimbursement
Nov 06, 2024