Inova Neurologic Residency Physical Therapist
About The Position
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to join their team for a Full Time, Day Shift, Monday-Friday with rotating weekends and holidays, 9:00am-5:30pm role. The Inova Rehabilitation’s Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Program is a comprehensive 52-week program starting in September. This is a full-salaried position with access to employer-sponsored benefits, though the resident is responsible for tuition and associated program fees. The residency aims to develop advanced clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and specialized neurologic rehabilitation skills through immersive clinical experiences, structured didactic education, and individualized mentorship. Residents will collaborate with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team under the guidance of experienced clinicians and board-certified neurologic physical therapists.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
- Physical Therapist upon start (VA licensure or compact privileges)
- BLS through the American Heart Association upon start
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- Applies knowledge of therapeutic techniques during evaluations and throughout treatment while adjusting treatment plans regularly and appropriately as patients' status change. Demonstrates current knowledge of the application of therapeutic techniques and evaluation methods.
- 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.
- Develops goals and treatment plans that are prioritized based on input from patients, families, and healthcare team members and reflect the evaluation findings.
- Formulates comprehensive treatment plans to improve the functional status of patients and address reasons for referrals.
Benefits
- medical coverage
- dental coverage
- vision coverage
- robust team member wellness program
- Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
- up to $10,000 for student loans
- 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
- paid time off
- paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
