Inova Health System is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a job in Burke, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant Discipline: Therapy Start Date: ASAP Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff 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. Inova Job ID #662700. Posted job title: licensed physical therapy assistant (lpta)