Outpatient Physical Therapist - $38-67 per hour - Dunn Loring Virginia

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Dunn Loring, Virginia
Posted On: 11/21/2024

Job DescriptionInova Health System is seeking a Outpatient Physical Therapist for a job in Dunn Loring, Virginia.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Shift: days
• Employment Type: StaffInova 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.
  
  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.- Gives appropriate instruction and supervision to assistive personnel consistent with program/clinic policies and regulatory requirements.- Assumes leadership roles in committees, department processes and special projects in accordance with clinical expertise and individual performance plans.- Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and knowledge about supplies, equipment, billing and staff resources used in the department.- Performs re-evaluations according to department guidelines.- Applies knowledge of therapeutic techniques during evaluations and throughout treatment while adjusting treatment plans regularly and appropriately as patients' status change.
  
  Requirements:
  
  Certification - Basic Life Support Upon Start thru AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION ONLYLicensure - Physical Therapist Upon StartExperience - Not required, but year of experience preferredEducation - Bachelor's Degree in Physical TherapyInova Job ID #656732. Posted job title: physical therapist adult neuro outpatient More...

      

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