Inova Neurologic Residency Physical Therapist

Inova

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Alexandria, Virginia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The resident will provide specialized neurologic rehabilitation through immersive clinical experiences and evidence-based practice. Responsibilities include managing patient care from initial contact to discharge, developing prioritized treatment plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and hold a valid Physical Therapist license in Virginia (or compact privileges) and a BLS certification from the American Heart Association. This 52-week program will enhance your clinical reasoning and specialized neurologic rehabilitation skills through hands-on experience and mentorship.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Physical Therapy

Neurologic Rehabilitation

BLS

Patient Management

Treatment Planning

Job Description

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team. This role will be a Full Time, Day Shift, Monday-Friday with rotating weekends and holidays, 9:00am-5:30pm. 

Inova Rehabilitation’s Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Program is a comprehensive 52-week program that begins in September. This is a full-salaried position with access to employer-sponsored benefits. The resident is responsible for tuition and associated program fees.

Inova Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Program

The residency is designed to develop advanced clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and specialized neurologic rehabilitation skills through a combination of immersive clinical experiences, structured didactic education, and individualized mentorship. Residents will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team while receiving guidance from experienced clinicians and board-certified neurologic physical therapists dedicated to supporting professional growth.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. 

Featured Benefits:

  • Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
  • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
  • Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
  • Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
  • Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and more.

Physical Therapist (PT) Job 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
  • Licensure: Physical Therapist upon start (VA licensure or compact privileges)
  • Certification: BLS through the American Heart Association upon start

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. 

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Inova

We are Inova, Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. With expertise and compassion, we partner with our patients to help them stay healthy. We treat illness, heal injury and look at a patient’s whole health to help them flourish. Through our expansive network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, and outpatient services, Inova provides care for more than 1 million unique patients every year. Total patient visits exceed 4 million annually, demonstrating our ability to deliver the best clinical care and ensuring a seamless experience for all who rely on us for their healthcare needs. Consistently ranked and recognized as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience, Inova’s world-class care is made possible by the strength and breadth of our network, our 26,000 team members, our technology and our innovation. In 2025, Inova was named the Health System of the Year by Press Ganey, a national leader in healthcare experience, recognizing our excellence in patient care, team member engagement, and commitment to continuous improvement. Inova is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provides high-quality healthcare to each person in every community we are privileged to serve – regardless of ability to pay – every day of their life. More information about Inova can be found at www.inova.org.
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