Physical Therapist (PT) Acute Care

Job 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