Physical Therapist - PRN - McLean, VA
VetJobs · McLean, VA · 2 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
This position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.
About the Role
As a PRN Physical Therapist, you'll provide care to client employees in our Health Centers located in McLean, Vienna, and Winchester, VA. We are seeking experienced Physical Therapists to provide daytime coverage across four clinic locations in McLean, Winchester, and Vienna, Virginia. Candidates must be willing to travel between sites as needed and demonstrate flexibility in supporting patient care across multiple locations.
Responsibilities
- Work in collaboration with other Health Center staff members including doctors, NPs, PAs, nurses, dietitians, wellness coaches, as well as community providers to promote health and wellness to onsite employees and their dependents.
- Practice according to APTA professional standards, recognizing the importance of current physical therapy research, critical clinical reasoning, and the patient’s values when evaluating, assessing, and developing a treatment plan for each unique patient.
- Promote direct access to physical therapy services at the majority of our Health Centers, practicing at the highest skill level.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication by participating in Health Center meetings, patient care meetings, and through documentation and reporting to onsite and community referral sources.
- Participate in continuing competence activities including peer review and presentations (grand rounds optional).
- Work closely with client stakeholders including safety officers, ergonomists, human resources, and other vendors to promote employee safety in the workplace.
- Develop and administer injury prevention and health promotion presentations, workshops, and other programming for onsite employees and eligible populations.
- Teach proper body mechanics at the employee’s workstation in real time.
- Assess and correct poor ergonomics.
- Develop and administer specific programs when a need is identified (e.g., Weekend Warrior musculoskeletal screens, Triathlon preparation workshops, Healthy Back Programs, and Stretch and Flex exercise classes).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- All state licenses/certifications to practice.
- Current board certificate (if applicable).
- Degree from an accredited Physical/Occupational Therapy School.
- CPR (BLS for the Healthcare Provider/Professional Rescuer) certification, including hands-on evaluation of skills by the trainer/instructor. Online-only courses will not be accepted. Course must meet American Heart Association (AHA) standards.
- At least three years’ experience as a Physical Therapist in an outpatient physical therapy clinic or other ambulatory care clinic.
- Outpatient orthopedic experience is required.
Location: McLean, Virginia