Physical Therapist 1 Inpatient Rehab

INOVA FAIRFAX INPATIENT REHAB IS LOOKING FOR A FULL TIME PHYSICAL THERAPIST TO JOIN OUR OUTSTANDING TEAM! Our program is located on the beautiful Inova Center for Personalized Health Campus across the street from the main hospital. Our 25 bed unit opened in May 2019. We maintain a strong culture of interdisciplinary collaboration, clinical mentoring, career advancement and evidence-based practice. Our team includes PT, OT, Speech Language Pathology, Therapeutic Recreation and Neuropsychology. 

As a Physical Therapist – you will select evaluation and treatment methods appropriate to the diagnosis, age group and physical/emotional status of patients while formulating appropriate treatment plans. To help achieve our mission, you will demonstrate essential skill competencies in the use of treatment modalities, equipment and protocols. 

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.
• 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.

Requirements:

 New graduate physical therapist eligible. One year of experience preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor of Physical Therapy. Masters Preferred 

Certification:

• BLS certified through the American Heart Association.

Licensure:

• Virginia License required upon start.

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000+ 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/Affirmative Action 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.