Inova Health System is seeking a Outpatient Physical Therapist for a job in Falls Church, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Shift: days
• Employment Type: Staff

Inova Fairfax Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Team is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist to join our multidisciplinary adult outpatient rehabilitation team! Ideal candidate has experience treating a variety of neurological diagnoses, and experience or interest in treating the amputee population, but will interview candidates with strong student clinicals in outpatient neuro rehabilitation. Schedule can be 4, 10-hour days (must include Fridays) or 5 8-hour days. No weekend or holiday requirement at this time.
The Physical Therapist 1 selects evaluations and treatment methods appropriate for the patient's diagnosis, age group, and physical/emotional status while formulating appropriate treatment plans. Demonstrates essential skill competencies in the use of treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols. Performs re-evaluations according to department guidelines while adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
Inova Benefits and Perks:
- Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
- Tuition reimbursement and Educational Assistance
- Student loan assistance up to $10,000!
- State-of-the-art medical and training facilities
- Paid parental leave for birth/adoption of a child.
- Retirement benefits with match from day one
- Free Parking to all employees
- Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!
schedule: can be 4, 10-hour days (must include Fridays) or 5 8-hour days.

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.

Requirements:

Certification - Basic Life Support Upon Start thru AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION ONLY
Licensure - Physical Therapist Upon Start
Experience - Not required, but year of experience preferred
Education - Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Inova Job ID #656732. Posted job title: physical therapist adult neuro outpatient