Outpatient Physical Therapist, West Alexandria

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

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VHC Health’s West Alexandria Physical Therapy clinic is a stand-alone outpatient rehabilitation location that provides high-quality, individualized care to patients ranging from age 13 through late adulthood. The clinic specializes in treating orthopedic and deconditioned patients as well as those with pelvic health conditions of all sex and gender expressions. Common referrals include conditions related to bowel, bladder, and pain, with the majority of patients referred from the primary care, urology, GI, and podiatry physicians located adjacent to our suite.

Full-time therapists treat an average of nine patients per day, with one 60-minute evaluation slot and eight 45-minute treatment slots. All therapy is one-on-one, allowing providers to build meaningful relationships and deliver patient-centered care.

Our clinic recently streamlined EMR documentation templates, improving efficiency while maintaining clinical excellence. The ideal candidate has specialized continuing education in the evaluation and treatment of pelvic health conditions, is able to work independently, and uses evidence-based practice guidelines to deliver care.
West Alexandria PT fosters a collaborative culture within a small, tight-knit team. Staff enjoy strong professional relationships both within the clinic and with referring physicians, enabling high levels of communication, coordination, and trust. Therapists also remain connected to specialty teams across the system through departmental rounds focused on treatment planning and strategy.

This full-time, Monday through Friday role (between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM) offers opportunities for growth through our clinical ladder program and access to continuing education funds. We’re looking for a highly skilled therapist who excels in communication, adapts well to changes in workflow, and provides excellent customer service as a representative of the VHC Health outpatient rehab team.

Responsibilities

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!

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!

Qualifications

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 Association
PHYSICAL 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.