Physical Therapist (PT) Now Accepting New Graduates!

Inova Specialty Hospital; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Career advancement opportunities

Benefits package

401k eligibility after 1000 hours

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Inova Specialty Hospital in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) with opportunities for new graduates. The position is full-time and pays $36 per hour. The hospital focuses on post-ICU care for critically ill patients and offers orientation and growth opportunities.

The role includes supervising PT/PTA students, discharge planning, and ongoing patient assessments with emphasis on quality improvement and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• BLS certification or completion within first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.
• Setting goals and developing treatment plans.
• Supervising PT/PTA students and assistants.
• Discharge planning including education and adaptive equipment.
• Documenting according to department policies.
• Participating in educational seminars and in-services.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Discharge planning

Teaching and counseling

Collaborative teamwork

Education

PT licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Position

Physical Therapist (PT) Now Accepting New Graduates!

Location

Alexandria, VA

Schedule

Full Time

Compensation

$36 per hour

Employer

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 Therapists (PT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive 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.
• Foster Well‑being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well‑being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.
• Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.
• Setting goals and developing treatment plans.
• Working cooperatively to identify and solve patient‑specific and facility‑wide needs.
• Participating in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment.
• Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, as well as supervising PT and PTA students.
• Conducting individual patient therapy regimens.
• Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions, as needed.
• Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
• Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in‑services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.