Physical Therapist, Inpatient (Acute Care)
Company: VHC Health
Location: Arlington
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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.
Keywords: VHC Health, Burke , Physical Therapist, Inpatient (Acute Care), Healthcare , Arlington, Virginia
