Overview Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Location: Alexandria, VA Schedule: 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. Why Join 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 Minimum Qualifications • Valid state PTA license • Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans