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Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Location: Alexandria, VA
PRN/ Per DiemCompensation: $36 per hour Inova Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.
Us: Start Strong : Extensive Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting. Opportunity for Advancement : Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities. Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.
Responsibilities Assist with the delivery of physical therapy services including transportation, therapeutic exercises and functional activities Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the physical therapist (PT) Assist the PT in carrying out therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients’ long-term goals, including strengthening, coordination and balance exercises; posture, endurance/cardiac, functional skills and community re-entry training; joint mobility and muscle lengthening and pain relief Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics or assistive devices Qualifications
Valid state PTA license Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
1+ years experience
About the role
Assist with the delivery of physical therapy services including transportation, therapeutic exercises and functional activities