Outpatient PT - PRN Impactful Patient Care

Inova Health System; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement matching

Mental health support

Job summary

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our Outpatient Rehab team on a PRN basis, weekdays with varying days. This role focuses on delivering patient-centered rehabilitative care and documenting progress.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Physical Therapy, VA licensure (or compact) and BLS certification, with preference for neuro experience. Inova offers strong benefits and a supportive work environment.

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.

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.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Job description

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our Outpatient Rehab team on a PRN basis, weekdays with varying days. This role focuses on delivering patient-centered rehabilitative care and documenting progress.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Physical Therapy, VA licensure (or compact) and BLS certification, with preference for neuro experience. Inova offers strong benefits and a supportive work environment.