Physical Therapist (PT)

We are seeking a PRN Physical Therapist in acute care department at our Inova Mt. Vernon hospital. This requires 3 PRN shifts in a 3 month period and 1 major holiday a year. 

We maintain a community hospital feel within the leading healthcare system in the region, offering strong mentorship designed to advance team members’ clinical practice, specialized clinics and cutting-edge equipment.  

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. 

 

 
Physical Therapist Job Responsibilities:

• Documents evaluation results clearly and completely while 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 treatment plans, 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, etc.).
• Documents evidence of patient and family/caregiver education.
• Contacts families, physicians or other healthcare team members in anticipation of special needs of patients and/or families in a timely manner to facilitate effective treatment plans.
• Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to patients' levels of understanding and motivation.
• Includes families/caregivers in education and training when appropriate.

Physical Therapist Additional Requirements:

• New graduate physical therapist eligible. One year of experience in acute care preferred.

Education:

• Bachelors of Science, Physical Therapy. Master’s Degree 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 25,000+ 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.