Clinical Physical Therapist & Rehab Educator

MedStar Health; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join Therapy - Chevy Chase! The role includes screening and evaluating patients, planning and delivering treatment, re‑evaluation, and documenting progress across varied settings with clear communication to patients and families.

You will participate in discharge planning, collaborate with other clinicians, mentor students, and help develop protocols while maintaining empathy and patient‑centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia licensure as deemed necessary for your location(s).
• American Heart Association’s BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation services including review of pertinent historical 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 goals setting.
• Demonstrates proficiency in implementation of treatment protocols based on evaluation findings and patient presentation; consults with other healthcare professionals as indicated.
• Completes appropriate discharge planning and follow‑up care with timely documentation and charges for patient care activities.
• Demonstrates effective time management and maintains an accurate schedule; supports empathetic, patient‑centered access to care in a consumer-driven environment.
• Takes initiative in continuing education, serves as a clinical instructor, and assists with orientation and mentoring of staff, students, volunteers, and technicians.

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia licensure

American Heart Association’s BLS CPR certification

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join Therapy - Chevy Chase! The role includes screening and evaluating patients, planning and delivering treatment, re‑evaluation, and documenting progress across varied settings with clear communication to patients and families.

You will participate in discharge planning, collaborate with other clinicians, mentor students, and help develop protocols while maintaining empathy and patient‑centered care.