Full-time Physiatrist

Inova Health System is seeking a Physical Therapist for a job in Dunn Loring, Virginia.

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Shift: days
• Employment Type: Staff

Fairfax Hospital - Rehabilitation Therapy - ICPH - 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. 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.

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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Demonstrates current knowledge of the application of therapeutic techniques and evaluation methods.
- Demonstrates creative problem-solving and diversity when adapting treatment to special circumstances.
- Assumes complete responsibility over the course of Physical Therapy patient management from the time of initial contact to discharge for functional progress, safety and treatment outcomes.
- Addresses discharge planning needs from initial evaluation to discharge.
- Administers appropriate tools/tests and interprets data accurately based on feedback from the treatment team.
- Develops goals and treatment plans that are prioritized based on input from patients, families, and healthcare team members and reflect the evaluation findings.

Additional Requirements

Certification - Basic Life Support Upon StartLicensure - Physical Therapist Upon StartExperience - Not required Education - Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Inova Job ID #661341.