Inova Neurologic Residency Physical Therapist

Inova Health System; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement matching

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Inova Health System seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) for their Neurologic Residency Program at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. This full-time position offers an immersive experience designed to refine clinical reasoning and rehabilitation skills, with access to employer-sponsored benefits.

The PT will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary rehab team while ensuring patient safety and progress throughout their treatment journey. Additional benefits include health coverage, tuition assistance, and mental health support.

Qualifications

• Licensed physical therapist in Virginia or holds compact privileges.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required upon start.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily progress notes reflecting treatment responses.
• Develop goals and treatment plans based on evaluations.
• Communicate effectively with families and healthcare team.

Skills

Therapeutic techniques

Patient management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Job description

Inova Neurologic Residency Physical Therapist

Job Description

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team. This role will be a Full Time, Day Shift, Monday-Friday with rotating weekends and holidays, 9:00am-5:30pm.

Inova Rehabilitation’s Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Program is a comprehensive 52-week program that begins in September. This is a full-salaried position with access to employer-sponsored benefits. The resident is responsible for tuition and associated program fees.

The residency is designed to develop advanced clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and specialized neurologic rehabilitation skills through a combination of immersive clinical experiences, structured didactic education, and individualized mentorship. Residents will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team while receiving guidance from experienced clinicians and board-certified neurologic physical therapists dedicated to supporting professional growth.

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.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and more.

Physical Therapist(PT) Job Responsibilities

Completes daily progress notes that reflect patients' responses to treatment, actual performance, and an assessment as to status relevant to the treatment plan in addition to eventual discharge needs and treatment summaries if needed.

Contacts families, physicians or other healthcare team members in anticipation of special needs of the patients or families in a timely manner to facilitate effective treatment plans. Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to the patient's level of understanding and motivation and includes families/caregivers in education and training. Demonstrates collaboration in communication with team members and is open to feedback and receptive to change.

Gives appropriate instruction and supervision to assistive personnel consistent with program/clinic policies and regulatory requirements.

Applies knowledge of therapeutic techniques during evaluations and throughout treatment while adjusting treatment plans regularly and appropriately as patients' status change. Demonstrates current knowledge of the application of therapeutic techniques and evaluation methods.

Assumes complete responsibility over the course of Physical Therapy patient management from the time of initial contact to discharge for functional progress, safety and treatment outcomes.

Develops goals and treatment plans that are prioritized based on input from patients, families, and healthcare team members and reflect the evaluation findings.

Formulates comprehensive treatment plans to improve the functional status of patients and address reasons for referrals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
• Licensure: Physical Therapist upon start (VA licensure or compact privileges)
• Certification: BLS through the American Heart Association upon start

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 682996
• Job Category Rehabilitation Services
• Posting Date 05/16/2026, 04:00 AM
• Locations Inova Mount Vernon Hospital (On-site)
• Degree Level Doctoral Degree – Professional (MD, DO, JD, DPT, PharmD, DNP, etc.)