Physical Therapist PT - Outpatient Ortho/Neuro

About this Job:

MedStar Health is looking for   a   Physical Therapist (Outpatient Ortho. / Neuro)  t o   join   our team   at MedStar Health Physical Therapy at Palisades!  The ideal candidate will be   a   licensed physical therapist with p rofessional competency as a general practitioner in physical therapy;   demonstrate d   use of varied evaluation and treatment approaches ;   customer service skills for interacting with patients, including communicating with patients and family members of diverse ages and backgrounds;   and   effective communication .  

The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services to patients, to include but not limited to screening and evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, treatment re-assessment and revision, patient/client re-evaluation, discharge planning, and documentation in a variety of settings. The Physical Therapist   participates   as requested in program planning and protocol development and   assists   the team in meeting established goals.  

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro   region,   also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next   great career   move! 

 
Primary Duties:  

• Provides   evaluation services including review of pertinent   historical   information, performance of specific assessments, and determination of recommendations and documentation of results. Explains evaluation findings and treatment   plan   to   patient   and family and incorporates   patient   and family in the goals setting.  

• Demonstrates   proficiency   in implementation of treatment protocols based upon evaluation findings, the patient's presentation, and the evolving health care environment.   Consults   with other healthcare professionals as   indicated . Recognizes and documents changes in patient's condition requiring modification of the plan of care and/or the need for medical/rehabilitation consultation.  

• Completes   appropriate discharge   planning and follow-up care. Accurately and   timely   documents and charges for patient care activities   considering   our evolving health care environment, painting a clear picture of the patient's course of care including focused   initial   evaluation/plan of care that   establishes   baseline and goals, daily encounter notes, interim progress summaries, and discharge evaluation.  

• Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Manage   an accurate   schedule. Demonstrates a professional commitment to   provide   frictionless patient access to care through flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and actions/behaviors that display empathy in our patient consumer driven environment.  

• Takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth and competency for self and organization. Serves as a clinical instructor to assign students.   Assists   with orientation and mentoring of   inexperienced staff , students, volunteers, and technicians.  

 

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’ s,   Master’s ,   or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.  

• Graduate   of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.  

• Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia licensure   required   as   deemed   necessary for your specific location(s).  

• American Heart Association’s   BLS (Basic Life Support)  for Healthcare Providers   CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation)  certification .  

This position has a hiring range of : USD $39.25 - USD $64.71 /Hr.