Physical Therapist, Aquatic - Outpatient

VHC Health is excited to announce the opening of our Outpatient Pavilion! The Outpatient Rehabilitation team has moved to the new, state of the art building, which includes a brand new aquatic program. Our pool is the HydroWorx 750 in ground model with a treadmill, video monitoring with front and side views, resistance jets, and a quick water depth adjustment feature. Whether you have aquatic experience or not, if you are interested in aquatic therapy, we would like to talk with you. Our patient population will include those with varied diagnoses such as orthopedic, spine, neurological, chronic pain and connective tissue disorders.

Our aquatic therapists will be part of a large, interdisciplinary team that values continual learning and evidence based practice. Specialty rounds are consistently scheduled for therapists to meet for article reviews to collaborate, discuss interesting cases, provide support, learn further techniques as a group and stay up-to-date with today’s advancements. Another factor that adds to the team’s success is that we have a solid onboarding process, which includes a new hire mentorship program.

VHC Health is a 453-bed not-for-profit nationally recognized Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. VHC Health is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (a national network of independent healthcare organizations), a designated Level II Trauma Center and a recognized Magnet Facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. We are proud to announce that the Leapfrog Group has awarded the hospital with an 'A' grade in Hospital Safety for the 19th year in a row, achieved an Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ for the 10th year in a row and has ranked Number 2 in “Best Hospitals” in the Washington, DC area by U.S. News and World Report's 2021-2022 rankings. At VHC we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as well as top notch care for our patients.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts

• Employee Wellness Benefits

• Student Loan Repayment

• Hospital Discount for Employees and Family

• Commuter Benefits

• VHC Retirement Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 401k + Match

• Paid Time-off

• Sick Time

• Family Leave

• ...and much more!

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