Physical Therapist

Overview

Inova Physical Therapy Services is looking for an Outpatient Physical Therapist to join the team. This role will be full-time, Monday–Friday, day shift hours with two late evenings until 7:00 pm.

Job location:

46000 Center Oak Plaza #250, Sterling, VA 20166.

Schedule:

M-F with two late evenings until 7:00 pm.

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.

• The Physical Therapist selects evaluations and treatment methods appropriate for the patient s diagnosis, age group, and physical/emotional status while formulating treatment plans.
• Demonstrates essential skill competencies in the use of treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols.
• Performs re-evaluations according to department guidelines and adjusts treatment plans accordingly.
• Adheres to department policies regarding the timeframe, form, and content of written evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, medical staff, care team members, students, supervisors, and outside contacts.
• 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 and assessments relevant to the treatment plan and discharge needs.
• Completes discharge notes that include a summary of the course of treatment, progress toward goals, discharge needs, and education for patient and/or family.
• Documents clearly, concisely and legibly within established time frames to support continued treatment and reimbursements.
• Documents evidence of patient and family/caregiver education.
• Contacts families, physicians or other healthcare team members to facilitate effective treatment plans.
• Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to the patient s level of understanding and motivation, including families/caregivers in education and training.
• Demonstrates collaboration in communication with team members and openness to feedback and change.
• Gives appropriate instruction and supervision to assistive personnel in line with program/clinic policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assumes leadership roles in committees, department processes and special projects as appropriate.
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and knowledge about supplies, equipment, billing and staff resources used in the department.
• Performs re-evaluations according to department guidelines.
• Applies knowledge of therapeutic techniques during evaluations and throughout treatment, adjusting plans as patient status changes.
• Demonstrates current knowledge of therapeutic techniques and evaluation methods.
• Demonstrates creative problem-solving and adaptability when treating patients with diverse or special circumstances.
• Assumes responsibility for the course of Physical Therapy patient management from initial contact to discharge for functional progress, safety and outcomes.
• Addresses discharge planning needs from initial evaluation to discharge.
• Chooses appropriate evaluation tests/tools relevant to the diagnosis and reason for referral, administers tools/tests and interprets data based on team feedback.
• Develops goals and treatment plans prioritized by input from patients, families, and healthcare team members and aligned with evaluation findings.
• Formulates comprehensive treatment plans to improve functional status and address referral reasons.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

• Certification - Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) Upon Start
• Licensure - Physical Therapist Upon Start; VA licensure or compact privileges are acceptable
• Experience - Not Required
• Education - Bachelor s Degree in Physical Therapy

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. We are a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. We support our people with best-in-class facilities and professional development opportunities to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

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.