Job Description
Job Description Come join our team of patient focused rehabilitation professionals in our Fairfax Family Practice location in Reston, VA as a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant. Work alongside our Physical Therapists to help our patients gain their skills and mobility back Inova’s Fairfax Family Practice is looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our patient focused providers in collaboration with the patients to offer therapeutic healing in an established, community driven primary care office located in Reston Town Center, VA. This role is full-time, Monday-Friday Day Shift. 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 Schedule: M-F, 8 hour shifts 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. Requirements Virginia Physical Therapy Assistant License in good standing prior to start Associates Degree from Licensed Physical Therapy program Must have First Aid, BLS,&CPR Certification from American Heart Association upon start Basic computer knowledge and communication skills About Us We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000 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/Affirmative Action 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._ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: Day shift Education: Associate (Required) License/Certification: First Aid, BLS, CPR Certification from American Heart Assoc. (Required) Virginia Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required) Work Location: In person