Physical Therapist (PT) Acute Care at Inova Health System

Falls Church, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Oct, 26

Salary

129854.4

Posted On

18 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Acute Care, Patient Communication, Clinical Documentation, Treatment Modalities, Re-evaluation, Patient Safety

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our Acute Care team. This role will be Full-Time, Day Shift, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm with rotation weekend coverage. 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 Job Responsibilities: * 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. * 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. Minimum Qualifications: * Education: Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy * Licensure: Physical Therapist (VA license or compact privileges) * Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association Preferred Qualification: * Experience as a Physical Therapist (PT) in the acute care setting We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — 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.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for selecting and implementing appropriate evaluation and treatment methods based on patient diagnosis and status. They must maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary care team.