Acute Care PT - Impactful Rehab & Teamwork

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 74,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health seeks an Acute Care Physical Therapist to join the team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The candidate should demonstrate professional competency as a general practitioner in physical therapy and be able to independently use varied evaluation and treatment approaches.

The role includes initial assessment, reassessment, treatment planning, documentation, and reporting of referred patients in line with departmental standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Maintains necessary continuing education for licensure.
• 1-2 years clinical experience in a rehabilitation or acute care setting.
• DC licensure of eligibility.
• BLS.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and efficient patient care within accreditation guidelines and standards, including evaluation, treatment planning, implementation and documentation.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation of interventions, discharge planning, equipment recommendations, and billing notes.
• Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and ensure patient safety and outcomes.
• Instruct and train patients and families; assistive devices and wheelchairs provision.
• Participate in staff development, team meetings, and program improvement initiatives.

Skills

Acute care experience

Clinical documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

DC licensure eligibility

Job description

MedStar Health seeks an Acute Care Physical Therapist to join the team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The candidate should demonstrate professional competency as a general practitioner in physical therapy and be able to independently use varied evaluation and treatment approaches.

The role includes initial assessment, reassessment, treatment planning, documentation, and reporting of referred patients in line with departmental standards.