Outpatient Physical Therapist - Fairfax, VA

Outpatient Physical Therapist - Local or Travel contract!

Do you have a Background in LTAC/ Acute/ ICU/ NEURO/ CARDIAC/ or PULMONARY Rehab?? We are now hiring! ! !

• Fairfax, VA | Outpatient Rehabilitation
• 13-Week Contract | ?? 40 Hours per Week | Start ASAP

Schedule

• START JULY 2026 13 weeks 40 hours/week; Mon-Fri. Float between clinics to support patient access as needed. 1 year experience

What You'll Do

As An Outpatient Physical Therapist, You Will

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans
• Deliver evidence-based therapy interventions to help patients achieve functional goals
• Modify treatment programs based on patient progress and physician recommendations
• Educate patients and families on recovery, wellness, and injury prevention
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory and insurance requirements
• Collaborate with physicians, therapy staff, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure exceptional patient outcomes
• Support a culture of safety, quality, and patient-centered care
• Participate in professional development and continuing education opportunities

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Active Physical Therapist license in the state of practice (or eligibility to obtain)
• Minimum 12 months of outpatient clinical experience
• Current CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous successful assignment with your staffing agency
• Previous experience working with LTAC/ Rehab

Why Work with Amergis?

• Dedicated Recruiter Support
• Competitive Pay & Benefits
• Career Flexibility
• Nationwide Opportunities
• Advocacy and Support

If you're a motivated Physical Therapist looking for a rewarding outpatient opportunity with a respected rehabilitation organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help patients move better, feel better, and live better.

The Physical Therapist is responsible for performing patient evaluations, as well as providing and documenting therapy services in accordance with the plan of care developed for each individual patient and physician’s orders when applicable.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs initial comprehensive assessment and reassessments and regularly reevaluates patient for rehabilitation needs, and works in collaboration with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to modify the plan of care as appropriate
• Participates in developing the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other members of the health care team
• Assesses and evaluates and/or assists the physician in assessing and evaluating therapeutic, rehabilitative, function status, and home environment (as applicable)
• Assesses muscle strength, mobility, gait, and Range of Motion (ROM)
• On incisions resulting from orthopedic surgery, removes staples or sutures and manages incision line
• Provides physical therapy treatment and establishes physical therapy plan of care
• Instructs patient, families, and/or caregivers in the use of and care of therapeutic appliances
• Determines priority needs for physical therapy
• Reports patients’ reaction(s) to treatment or changes in condition to physician and/or designee
• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs, consults, and/or advises other personnel and/or family/caregiver regarding certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with the patient, and explains the goals of the physical therapy program by participating in case conferences
• Trains patient in use of prosthetic device(s) and use of other assistive devices (e.g., walker); ensures equipment used in the course of patient treatment is in good working order
• Uses appropriate equipment to meet patient goals, cleans and maintains equipment according to manufactures guidelines
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment and progress of goals, and responses to treatment or changes in condition
• Participates in discharge planning
• Participates in peer consultation process
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to the company’s policies/procedures and state regulations
• Provides/submits accurate and timely documentation in accordance with the plan of care and company policy and procedures
• Complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding professional standards and practice standards
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice
• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
• One (1) year of prior professional Physical Therapy experience preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
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