Physical Therapist, acute care, PRN

Inova
Fairfax, VA, United States
Full-time

Come join our fabulous Inova Fair Oaks Team as a PRN PHYSICAL THERAPIST!! We are a top-ranked acute care community hospital serving the rapidly growing suburbs of Northern Virginia.

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is committed to providing safe care, excellent service and is continuously striving to improve each patient's unique experience.

We are proud to have been named one of the Nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics four times.

Our interdisciplinary team is passionate and engaged, we are focused on learning new approaches and techniques to treating our patients.

This is our Inova Fair Oaks location Ideal candidate will have previous acute care experience.

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.

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.
  • 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 (. 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.

Requirements :

New graduate physical therapist eligible. One year of experience in acute care preferred.

Education :

Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy. Master’s Degree Preferred

Certification :

BLS certified through the American Heart Association.

Licensure :

  • Virginia License required upon start.
  • 30+ days ago
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