Physical Therapist 1

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Physical Therapist to join its team. This full-time role involves documenting patient evaluations, coordinating treatments, and providing educational support to patients and families. Benefits include medical coverage, retirement matching, and educational assistance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in physical therapy, certification in Basic Life Support, and a desire to help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement matching

Tuition and student loan assistance up to $5,250 per year

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Certification in Basic Life Support required.
• Va. Physical Therapist license needed upon start.
• One year inpatient rehab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Documents evaluations clearly and completely according to department policy.
• Completes daily progress and discharge notes that reflect patients' treatment.
• Facilitates effective treatment plans by coordinating with families and other healthcare members.

Skills

Documentation

Patient Education

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy

Master's preferred

Job description

Inova Mt. Vernon is looking to add a Physical Therapist to our wonderful team! This is a full time opportunity, 40 hours a week, occasional weekend shift, hard working team motivated by helping our patients meet their rehab goals.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Here's where you will work!

https://www.inova.org/locations/inova-rehabilitation-center-mount-vernon

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.

Physical Therapist Job Responsibilities:

• Documents the results of evaluations clearly and completely by including all essential elements according to department policy.
• 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.
• Completes discharge notes that include a summary of the course of treatment, progress toward goals, discharge needs, recommendations for follow-up and patient and/or family education.
• Documents clearly, concisely and legibly within established timeframes (e.g. allows other therapists to continue treatment, allows for interpretation by payers, supports reimbursements).
• Documents evidence of patient and family/caregiver education.
• 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.

Physical Therapist Additional Requirements:

Certification - Basic Life Support Upon Start (Thru the American Heart Association)

Licensure - Va. Physical Therapist Upon Start

Experience - Not required. One year in an inpatient rehab setting preferred

Education - Bachelor's degree in physical therapy, Masters preferred

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