Physical Therapist PRN Wkend

Full Time
Falls Church, VA 22042
Posted
Job description

Excellent opportunity to join a one of a kind team! We are looking for a PRN to fill in as needed...minimum of 16 hours a month with at least 12 of those needed on weekends. (additional hours can be available too if desired).

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is our system's flagship location with over 1,000 beds to serve our community. We are a level 1 trauma center, transplant center, and provide world class care to patients with a large variety of diagnoses.
Our patient population consists of Med/Surg, Trauma, Transplant, Oncology, Stroke/Neuro, SCI, Cardiac and ICU. Our Rehab team is comprised of team members with over 30+ years of experience through new grads. Come work with and learn from the best while treating our wonderful patients.

As a Physical Therapist – Pro Re Nata (PRN) Weekday, you will select evaluation and treatment methods appropriate to the diagnosis, age group and physical/emotional status of patients while formulating appropriate treatment plans. To help achieve our mission, you will demonstrate essential skill competencies in the use of treatment modalities, equipment and protocols. Your ability to perform re-evaluations according to department guidelines, while adjusting treatment plans accordingly, is of vital importance.

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.
  • Communicates effectively with patients, families, medical staff, care team members, students, supervisors and outside contacts.
  • Contacts families, physicians or other healthcare team members in anticipation of specials needs of the patients or families in a timely manner to facilitate effective treatment plans.
  • Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to the patients' level of understanding and motivation.
  • 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.



Requirements:

Experience :

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

Education :

  • Bachelors of Science, Physical Therapy. Master’s Degree Preferred

Certification :

  • BLS certified through the American Heart Association.

Licensure:

  • Virginia License required upon start.

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