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MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

Physical Therapist Float - Outpatient

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePasadena, MD, USA$74.2k - $134.6k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy is required.
  • Graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy is required.
  • Maryland, District of Columbia, and/or Virginia licensure is required as applicable to the assigned location(s).
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification is required.
  • Professional competency as a general practitioner in physical therapy is required.
  • Demonstrated use of varied evaluation and treatment approaches is required.
  • Customer service skills for interacting with patients, including communicating with patients and family members of diverse ages and backgrounds, are required.
  • Effective communication is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide outpatient physical therapy services, including screening and evaluation, treatment planning and implementation, treatment reassessment and revision, patient/client reevaluation, discharge planning, and documentation at a minimum of three outpatient locations.
  • Provide evaluation services by reviewing pertinent historical information, performing specific assessments, determining recommendations, and documenting results.
  • Explain evaluation findings and treatment plans to patients and families, and incorporate them into goal setting.
  • Implement treatment protocols based on evaluation findings, patient presentation, and the evolving healthcare environment.
  • Consult with other healthcare professionals as indicated.
  • Recognize and document changes in a patient’s condition that require modification of the plan of care and/or medical or rehabilitation consultation.
  • Complete discharge planning and follow-up care.
  • Document and charge accurately and promptly for patient care activities, including initial evaluations and plans of care, daily encounter notes, interim progress summaries, and discharge evaluations.
  • Manage time and an accurate schedule, and meet productivity expectations.
  • Support patient access to care through flexibility, adaptability, creativity, empathy, and appropriate actions and behaviors.
  • Pursue and direct continuing education for professional growth and competency for self and the organization.
  • Serve as a clinical instructor to assigned students.
  • Assist with orientation and mentoring of inexperienced staff, students, volunteers, and technicians.
  • Participate in team efforts to remove barriers to access, understand site CSI measurement data, and engage in Access NRH initiatives.
  • Participate as requested in program planning and protocol development and assist the team in meeting established goals.

About the Company

MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, with hospitals, ambulatory and urgent care centers, and a health research institute. It delivers medical care through a network of facilities and care teams, supported by ongoing education and research to inform everyday practice. It stands out through its Georgetown University academic partnership, large regional network, and emphasis on patient experience, education, and research. Its goal is to improve regional health by providing high-quality medical care and advancing medicine through education and clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$29M
Headquarters
Columbia, MD
Founded
1999

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