PHYSICAL THERAPIST, OUTPATIENT, ALEXANDRIA, ORTHOPEDIC

Company: Inova
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: October 31, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description

Come join our team of patient focused outpatient rehabilitation professionals at our Alexandria Inova Physical Therapy Center located at 6355 Walker Lane, Alexandria as a full time Physical Therapist specializing in/interested in Orthopedic Therapy.

Inova Benefits and Perks:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Tuition reimbursement and Educational Assistance
• Student loan assistance - up to $10,000!
• State-of-the-art medical and training facilities
• Paid parental leave for birth/adoption of a child.
• Retirement benefits with match from day one
• Free Parking to all employees
• Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more! Schedule: M-F, two late shifts a week until 7:00
  
  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. Requirements:
    • While one year experience in a Physical Therapy setting is desired, we will accept entry level physical therapists.
    • Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
    • Virginia Physical Therapist license in good standing
    • Must also have BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association upon start.
      
      About Us
      
      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.

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