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The US Capitol – Washington DC! The Community – Washington, DC Imagine this: A captivating morning paddle on the Potomac River. An afternoon spent roaming the halls of a Smithsonian Museum. An evening enjoying one of DC's iconic sports teams. A monumental meal at a Michelin-starred restaurant. No matter how you spend your time in the nation's capital, you're sure to leave with lifelong memories. Right now, you can take advantage of food and drink trends to try that are craved by foodies across the nation. From Union Market to weekend farmers' markets to mouthwatering dishes served by celebrity chefs, check out the food crazes that color the city's dining scene. In addition to top-tier locations for your meals across the area, you'll have to check out the dozens of free things to do, including Smithsonian museums, the National Mall and an array of outdoor activities. Explore wondrous neighborhoods, such as Adams Morgan where it's much more than a neighborhood with a crowded nightlife scene. You'll find historic row houses around 18th Street as well as a variety of independently owned stores. And of course, you'll have to check out the Capitol Visitor Center, which is the main entrance to the U.S. Capitol and also features a 500-seat restaurant, two gift shops and an Exhibition Hall which tells the story of the U.S. Congress and the Capitol. Explore more of what you can do while in Washington DC located on their website here! Airport Information: The best airport to get you into Washington DC is the Washington Dulles International Airport. Airlines serving Dulles International include Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Airfrance, Air India, Alaska, Allegiant, American Airlines, ANA, Austrian, Avianca, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, CopaAirlines, Delta, Egypt Air, Emirates, Ethopian, Etihad Airways, Iberia, Icelandair, ITA Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Norse, Play, Porter, Southern Airways Express, Southwest, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Volaris, and WestJet. Be sure to check out the Dulles International Airport website located here.

About the Facility – Washington DC VAMC The Washington DC VA Medical Center provides acute inpatients and outpatient medical care to Veterans in Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Infectious Disease (including AIDS), Nephrology, Oncology, Pulmonary Disease (including Dialysis), Rheumatology and Hematology. Medical Service provides Veterans with access to Primary Care and to the consultative services of each of the subspecialties of medicine. Also offered are the specialized procedures and treatment regimens unique to each subspecialty. Areas serviced are Alexandria City, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Fairfax City, Falls Church City, and Washington DC. Facility Address: 50 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC 20422

• The PT shall be responsible for planning, reviewing and implementing treatment programs based upon initial and interim evaluations.
• Communicating and collaborating with patients, family members, caregivers, and interdisciplinary professionals.
• Adapts assessment tools and treatments to the complexity of the diagnosis or disabilities and demonstrates the clinical reasoning necessary to identify the need for further in-depth specific assessment of function and utilization of non-standard methods and techniques.
• Documents plan of care and care given in patient's medical record.
• Monitors patient's response to interventions, modifies treatment plan, and reevaluates as indicated to meet short-term and long-term goals.
• Expected to interpret findings from examination and evaluation, select appropriate tests and measures, and integrate findings into the physical therapy plan of care for the full range of patient populations.
• Measures patients for assistive devices and special equipment.
• Fits devices for patient needs and instructs patient/care provider in the use of these devices.
• The Physical Therapist will develop home programs for patients as needed prior to discharge and instructs patient, family, or caregivers in implementation of home program.
• Provides consultation, as needed, to peers and other staff responsible for the care of the assigned patient.
• Provides clinical oversite and collaboration with physical therapy assistants.
• Provides patient care which is appropriate to cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of young adults (18-45 years old), middle adults (45-65 years old) and older adults (65-older) patients.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Assures section compliance with all applicable standards such as CARF and the Joint Commission and National Patient Safety Goals.
• Maintains equipment and clinic in a safe and orderly manner in accordance with safety and infection control policies, Joint Commission, CARF regulations and other relevant policies.

• Shall have a full and unrestricted license in a state, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States of the District of Columbia.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support certification.
• Minimum of two years current experience.
• Must be a graduate from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

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