Physical Therapist (PT) Outpatient Part Time

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part 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 is seeking a dedicated Outpatient Physical Therapist (PT) to join their team at Fair Oaks. This part-time position requires 25 hours weekly during the day shift, with responsibilities including managing patient treatment plans and collaborating with healthcare teams.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and possess a valid Virginia PT license. Inova offers a range of benefits including health coverage, retirement match, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Current Physical Therapist license needed (Virginia).
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association upon start.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily progress notes and assess patient responses.
• Contact families and healthcare team members for patient needs.
• Provide instruction and supervision to assistive personnel.
• Adjust treatment plans based on patients' status changes.
• Manage Physical Therapy patient from contact to discharge.
• Develop goals based on evaluations and input from patients.

Skills

Therapeutic techniques

Patient management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

BLS certification

Job description

Inova Physical Therapy - Fair Oaks is looking for a dedicated Outpatient Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team. This role will be a Part-Time (25 hrs/week), Day Shift, Monday-Friday with 1 evening shift until 7pm

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.

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

Preferred Qualification:

• Lymphedema/oncology experience