Licensed Physical Therapist — Patient-Centered Rehab Leader

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

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join MHPT at Lafayette Center. The ideal candidate will be a general-practice–competent PT with experience in evaluation, treatment planning, and patient communication across diverse age groups.

The Physical Therapist provides services from screening and evaluation through discharge planning, documenting progress, and collaborating with the care team to meet established goals.

Qualifications

• Licensed physical therapist with competency as a general practitioner in physical therapy.
• Demonstrated use of varied evaluation and treatment approaches.
• Customer service skills for interacting with patients and family members of diverse ages and backgrounds.
• Effective communication.

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 the goals setting.
• Demonstrates proficiency in implementation of treatment protocols based upon evaluation findings and collaborates with other healthcare professionals as indicated.
• Completes discharge planning and timely documentation of care, including progress notes and discharge evaluation.
• Manages an accurate schedule and strives for frictionless patient access to care.

Education

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

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join MHPT at Lafayette Center. The ideal candidate will be a general-practice–competent PT with experience in evaluation, treatment planning, and patient communication across diverse age groups.

The Physical Therapist provides services from screening and evaluation through discharge planning, documenting progress, and collaborating with the care team to meet established goals.