What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist, Inpatient (Acute Care) position at VHC Health?
Position Title
Physical Therapist, Inpatient (Acute Care)Job Description Summary
We are looking to add another dynamic Physical Therapist to join our team! At VHC Health, the Physical Therapists rotate through different units every 3 months, which allows the team to treat a variety of patient populations and diagnoses including orthopedic, oncology, cardiac, medical/surgical, neurology, ICU, and trauma. What is unique about this department is that all therapists have the opportunity to follow their passion and focus on a specialty through the VHC Therapist Residence Program. Another factor that adds to the team’s success is that we have a solid onboarding process, which includes a new hire mentorship program. We also have a high level of collaboration amongst fellow coworkers. To make sure we are providing the most for patients, the Rehabilitation Department is actively involved in care coordination rounds and is an integral part of the interdisciplinary team. Our inpatient therapists are involved in hospital-wide initiatives to provide the best patient care, including safe mobility promotion, delirium prevention, wound prevention, and improving outcomes with trauma, post- operative, and stroke patients.
This team boasts a supportive and positive culture, flexible schedules and excellent work life balance. There are incredible opportunities for career growth including climbing the clinical ladder and potential promotions to lead therapist. Since VHC Health is a stand-alone hospital, there are tangible opportunities to effect change.
Come join a hospital dedicated to you and your career!
VHC Health is a 453-bed not-for-profit Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. Recent accomplishments include recognition by Newsweek as a 2025 "World's Best Hospital" and VHC becoming the Washington Commanders Football provider for women's health. VHC Health is a designated Level II Trauma Center and a recognized Magnet Facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. At VHC Health, we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as well as top notch care for our patients and that is made clear with our recent accomplishments!
Job Description
Purpose & Scope:“An individual physical therapist’s scope of practice is influenced by professional, jurisdictional, and personal scopes of practice.Over the course of the physical therapist’s career, scope of practice evolves based on considerations including, but not limited to, societal needs; progressive professional development activities of the physical therapist; modifications to jurisdictional laws and regulations; advancements in knowledge, research, clinical skills, and technology; and the evolving health delivery system.The professional scope of physical therapist practice is grounded in basic, behavioral, and clinical sciences. It is supported by education, based on a body of evidence, and linked to existing and emerging practice frameworks. The professional scope of practice evolves in response to innovation, research, collaboration, and changes in societal needs.The professional scope of practice consists of patient and client management, which includes diagnosis and prognosis, to optimize physical function, movement, performance, health, quality of life, and well-being across the lifespan. In addition, the professional scope of practice includes contributions to public health services aimed at improving population health and the human experience.The jurisdictional scope of physical therapist practice is established by the practice act governing the specific physical therapist’s license and the rules adopted pursuant to that act.The personal scope of physical therapist practice consists of activities for which an individual physical therapist is educated, trained, and is competent to perform.”Reference: American Physical Therapy AssociationPHYSICAL THERAPIST’S SCOPE OF PRACTICE HOD P06-17-09-16/HOD P06-17-08-07 Last Updated 9/13/17
Education:
Bachelor's degree in physical therapy is required.
Master's degree or doctorate in physical therapy is preferred.
Experience:
One year of experience in physical therapy is preferred.
Certification/Licensure:
Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required.
BLS certification is required.
Additional Job Description
Pay & Benefits: Commensurate with experience. Team members are eligible to receive benefits on the first day of the month following the date of hire, with 30 days to apply for benefits of choice.
- Employee-Led Engagement and Wellness Committee dedicated to make work a fun and healthy place to work
- Annual Employee Survey – Your Voice is Heard at VHC!
- Paid Major Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation / Sick Time
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment
- Career Counseling, Leadership Development and Training
- Clinical and Research Pathways Eligible
- Annual Merit Review and Merit Increases
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts
- Employee Wellness Benefits
- Hospital Discount for Employees and Family
- VHC Health Outpatient Pharmacy
- VHC Retirement Program
- Workforce Enhancement Program
- Work/Life Discounts Program
- Free onsite parking
- Commuter Benefits
- Family Leave
- 401(k) Match
- and much more!