Occupational Therapist PRN - Acute / Inpatient Rehab

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Baltimore is seeking a Physical Therapist to join the Centralized PRN Pool providing services at all four MedStar Health Baltimore Hospitals with weekend coverage. The role includes evaluation, treatment planning, implementation, re-assessment, discharge planning, and comprehensive documentation.

Responsibilities include interfacing with the care team, adjusting plans based on patient progress, and acting as a clinical instructor or mentor to students and staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
• Maryland, DC and/or Virginia licensure as deemed necessary for location.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation services, select treatment plans, and document results.
• Implement treatment protocols and consult with healthcare professionals as needed.
• Complete discharge planning and timely documentation of care.
• Mentor students and assist with orientation for new staff.

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Job description

About the Job

Newly increased rates!

Join the Centralized PRN Pool in Baltimore for an opportunity to work at all 4 MedStar Health Baltimore Hospitals: (Weekend Coverage Required)

• MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
• MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
• MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
• MedStar Harbor Hospital

MedStar Health is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital!

The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services to patients, to include screening and evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, treatment re-assessment and revision, patient/client re-evaluation, discharge planning, and documentation in a variety of settings. The Physical Therapist participates as requested in program planning and protocol development and assists the team in meeting established goals.

Primary Duties:

• Providesevaluation services including review of pertinenthistoricalinformation, performance of specific assessments, and determination of recommendations and documentation of results. Explains evaluation findings and treatmentplantopatientand family and incorporatespatientand family in the goals setting.
• Demonstratesproficiencyin implementation of treatment protocols based upon evaluation findings, the patient's presentation, and the evolving health care environment.Consultswith other healthcare professionals asindicated. Recognizes and documents changes in patient's condition requiring modification of the plan of care and/or the need for medical/rehabilitation consultation.
• Completesappropriate dischargeplanning and follow-up care. Accurately andtimelydocuments and charges for patient care activitiesconsideringour evolving health care environment, painting a clear picture of the patient's course of care including focusedinitialevaluation/plan of care thatestablishesbaseline and goals, daily encounter notes, interim progress summaries, and discharge evaluation.
• Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Managean accurateschedule.Demonstrates a professional commitment toprovidefrictionless patient access to care through flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and actions/behaviors that display empathy in our patient consumer driven environment.
• 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.Assistswith orientation and mentoring ofnew staff, students, volunteers, and technicians.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
• Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia licensurerequiredasdeemednecessary for your specific location(s).
• BLS (Basic Life Support).

This position has a hiring range of

USD $60.00 - USD $60.00 /Hr.