Physical Therapist

Sterling St James LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the Washington, DC Metro Market is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist to join their team. The role involves assessing patients, developing treatment plans, and providing direct care to help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals. Candidates must have a degree in Physical Therapy and state licensure, along with strong collaboration skills and knowledge of medical coding. The position offers opportunities for advancement and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Retirement plan

Continuous Education

Qualifications

• State licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
• CPR for Healthcare Providers certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' medical conditions and functional capabilities.
• Develop and administer treatment plans according to physician direction.
• Document patient conditions and educate families.

Skills

Collaboration

Patient Assessment

Treatment Planning

Education

Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

CPT & ICD-10 coding

Job description

Our client operates multiple locations throughout the greater Washington, DC Metro Market (including Virginia and Maryland). They are seeking to expand over the course of 2025.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes; providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient’s capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician
• Set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patient’s condition, and educate patients and families in an appropriate physical therapy method
• Develops a plan of care for each physical therapy patient
• Provides skilled physical therapy services / interventions in accordance with physician orders
• Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates, and modifies care to meet goals of physical therapy interventions
• Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient

Main Requirements:

• A degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• State licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the Physical Therapist will be practicing.
• CPR for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Experience with electronic medical records.
• Collaborate in a decentralized organization.
• Knowledge of CPT & ICD-10 coding procedures, Medicare, third-party billing. Workers Compensation insurance and its unique features and requirements.

Additional Benefits

• Dental insurance & Vision Insurance
• Health insurance (and Health savings account)
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Retirement plan
• Continuous Education