Therapy Assistant

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Vienna
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionDemonstrates essential skill in the use of treatment modalities, equipment and protocols.Performs reassessments according to state and facility guidelines, adjusting treatment plan accordingly. Adheres to department policy regarding time frame, appropriate form and content of written rehabilitation documentation.Communicates effectively with patients, family, medical staff, care team members, students, supervisors and outside contacts.Completes all administrative and other responsibilities in support of the clinicOur commitment to keeping patients safe means there's no safer place for you to work. We safeguard our patients, by safeguarding our team members.* Inova is well stocked with the best and latest PPE* Masks are provided to patients entering our buildings and offered free to visitors* Covid-19 patients are isolated in dedicated areas* Inova operates curbside Covid-19 testing sites that are far removed from the main facilities* All team members are trained in the latest screening guidelines.Inova is Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider, recognized in 2019 and 2020 by U.S. News & World Report, which named Inova Fairfax Hospital the #1 hospital in the Washington, DC region. Each of Inova's five hospitals holds a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), distinguishing Inova as the highest-rated large health system in the U.S., and the only system to have all hospitals receive five stars. All five Inova hospitals were awarded 'A' grades for the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, recognizing Inova's achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing safer healthcare. Inova Fairfax Medical Campus was named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals list, ranking in the top 10 nationwide among Major Teaching Hospitals. Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare - every time, every touch - to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve. Inova's 18,000 team members serve more than 2 million individuals annually through an integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services and destination institutes. Inova is home to Northern Virginia's only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Its hospitals have a total of 1,936 licensed beds. More information and statistics about Inova can be found at www.inova.org.Requirementsnew graduate of licensed physical therapy assistant programassociate degree from a licensed physical therapy programBLSVA. LicenseBasic computer knowledge, proficient in English verbal and written skillsWork Site LocationINOVA PHYSICAL THER CTR-TYSONSWork Site Address8320 OLD COURTHOUSE ROADWork Site City/StateVIENNA, VAScheduleMonday-Friday with every other weekendShiftDay/EveningEEO TaglineM/F/Vets/Disabled

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