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Physical Therapist (PT)

Medstar Health

Olney, Maryland, 20832

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Salary:

$70000 - $80000 Year

Job type:

Monday to Friday

Job Schedule:

Day shift
Evening shift

Job benefits:

Health insurance
Paid time off
Employee discount
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Parental Leave
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible spending account
Retirement plan
Others

Description:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Provides evaluation services including review of pertinent history 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 in light of 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. Is timely and punctual for meetings. 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.
Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in hospital and community-based marketing activities as appropriate to your role.
Contributes to the development and achievement of established department goals and objective. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
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 new staff, students, volunteers, and technicians




Minimum Qualifications
Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy. required or
Master's degree in Physical Therapy. required or
Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy. required and
graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy. required
Experience

Prior work experience not required
Licenses and Certifications

Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia licensure required as deemed necessary for your specific location(s). required and
American Heart Association's BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR certification required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Professional competency as a general practitioner in physical therapy; demonstrates independent use of varied evaluation and treatment approaches.
Able to work in a team environment; organized, timely, detail-oriented; customer service skills for interacting with patients, including communicating with patients and family members of diverse ages and backgrounds; takes initiative in following through with all procedures and policies; effective communication; must be able to utilize computer systems

Skill:

Communication
Leadership
Teamwork
Interpersonal
Learning/adaptability
Self-management
Organizational
Computer
Problem solving
Open mindedness
Strong work ethic
technology
Others

Others Requirements:

Prior work experience not required

Category:

Health care

Positions:

On going position

Location:

In-person