Physical Therapist (PT) Acute Care PRN

• Inova Alexandria Hospital is looking for a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our Acute Care team.
• This position is PRN or as needed for intermittent coverage needs (at least 2 weekend days/month, 1 major holiday and 1 minor holiday) 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: Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• 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.
• Physical Therapist PRN 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. allow other therapists to continue treatment, allow 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.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Licensure: Virginia Physical Therapist License or Physical Therapist compact privileges required upon start Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association required upon start.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree preferred Experience working as a Physical Therapist in an acute care setting

• We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider.
• Every day, our 26,000+ 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 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.