Graduate Physiotherapist

MedStar Health is looking for an Inpatient
Physical Therapist
to join our team at MedStar National Rehabilitation Network!
Physical Therapist,
evaluation, reevaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation,
Serves as a resource in
Participates in organizing educational activities and special projects and
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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.
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. Serves as Clinical Instructor for PT/PTA students and volunteers.
Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in rehabilitation or acute care preferred.