Licensed Physical Therapy Asst (LPTA)

Licensed Physical Therapy Asst (LPTA) Job Identification: 663846 Posting Date: 06/29/2025, 07:01 PM Job Schedule: Full time Locations: Job Description: Inova Physical Therapy Ballston is looking to add a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to our team. This is a full time, 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday opportunity. Two late evenings until 7PM required. We have a state of the art center and an outstanding work culture. We offer a 1 x 1 patient service model and a lot of mentorship. 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. 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. Minimum 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. To apply, visit Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-7baa6ba6459fbb4380c2cbba9c8e6467