Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

About this Job:

MedStar Health is looking for an Inpatient Physical Therapist to join our team at MedStar National Rehabilitation Network!  

As an Inpatient Physical Therapist, you will be responsible for initial evaluation, reevaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, reporting and documentation of all referred patients within departmental and professional standards. Serves as a resource in specified area of expertise. Participates in organizing educational activities and special projects and facilitates staff development. 

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 effective and efficient evidence-based care as it relates to physical therapy following accreditation guidelines, licensing regulations, professional code of ethics, and standards of practice including  evaluation/reevaluation, treatment planning, DME (Durable Medical Equipment) recommendations and discharge planning. Provides education and training to patients and their families/ caregivers, accesses appropriate additional information for individualized patient care and demonstrates sound clinical reasoning during patient care to maximize effective and safe outcomes.  

• Completes accurate and timely documentation to include clinical interventions provided, discharge and equipment recommendations, charges, and prescriptions and ensures that documentation reflects need for acute rehab level of care to include patient/family education, training, treatment intensity and duration. Follows Medstar NRH documentation policy and writes legible, comprehensive conference reports, patient flowsheets, time off checklists and all other written documents in a timely manner. Completes outcome data according to department guidelines.  

• Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations, meets established productivity targets, maintains accurate schedules for all patients and professional activities and is timely, punctual, and is prepared for work schedule and meetings. Utilizes professional communication in decision making and problem solving and consistently communicates & conducts self in a professional manner. Uses written, verbal, and non-verbal communication, appropriate to the specific audience.  

• Participates in team conferences and family conferences as appropriate. Collaborates interventions with other team members towards an interdisciplinary approach. Actively participates in general staff and team meetings, and committees and communicates opportunities for process improvement that impact patient care & operations. Participates in developmental activities for continued professional growth and takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth and competency for self. Serves as a resource and preceptor for new team members and student orientation.  

• Participates in development and implementation of goals and objectives for the program area as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor or Management and participates in in-services and continuing education programs. Disseminates continuing education information to staff and students. Participates in ongoing clinical and administrative system development, data collection, and process improvement to assure optimal functioning of the service area &/or Medstar NRH. Participates in peer review, program evaluation, and process improvement activities regularly and for special projects. Assists in developing, revising, or reviewing treatment guidelines in specialty areas as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor or Management. Serves as Clinical Instructor for PT/PTA students and volunteers.  

Qualifications:  

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.  

• DC (District of Columbia) Licensure or eligibility.  

• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification. 

• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in rehabilitation or acute care preferred.  

• Member in good standing of professional, discipline-specific organization preferred.