Physical Therapist Float PT - Outpatient

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

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to float among outpatient locations in the Annapolis area, including Pasadena and surrounding sites. The role offers 10% premium pay and requires excellent evaluation, treatment planning, and patient communication skills.

The therapist will provide care across outpatients, document care, and collaborate with physicians and staff to meet goals. Maryland/DC/VA licensure and BLS CPR are required; employer support for ongoing education is

Qualifications

• Current Maryland/DC/VA PT licensure is required.
• AHA BLS CPR certification for healthcare providers.
• Graduate from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation services and determine treatment plans with patient/family involvement.
• Implement treatment protocols and adjust plans as patient condition changes.
• Complete discharge planning and timely documentation of care.
• Maintain accurate scheduling and participate in education/mentorship within the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Evaluation & treatment approaches

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctoral in Physical Therapy

Job description

About this Job:

Anne Arundel County - Physical Therapist Float (10% Premium Pay Offer) AnnapolisPasadenaWaugh ChapelGambrillsMedStar Health is looking for a Physical Therapist (float) to join our team at Therapy - Pasadena!

We are looking for a licensed physical therapist with professional competency as a general practitioner in physical therapy; demonstrated use of varied evaluation and treatment approaches; customer service skills for interacting with patients, including communicating with patients and family members of diverse ages and backgrounds; and effective communication.The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services to outpatients/clients, to include but not limited to screening and evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, treatment re-assessment and revision, patient/client re-evaluation, discharge planning, and documentation at a minimum of three (3) outpatient locations . The Physical Therapist participates as requested in program planning and protocol development and assists the team in meeting established goals

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the ‘Healthiest Maryland Businesses‘.

Primary Duties

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, the patient‘s presentation, and the evolving health care environment. Consults with other healthcare professionals as indicated. Recognizes and documents changes in patient‘s condition requiring modification of the plan of care and/or the need for medical/rehabilitation consultation.

Completes appropriate discharge planning and follow-up care. Accurately and timely documents and charges for patient care activities considering our evolving health care environment, painting a clear picture of the patient‘s course of care including focused initial evaluation/plan of care that establishes baseline and goals, daily encounter notes, interim progress summaries, and discharge evaluation.

Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Manage an accurate schedule. Demonstrates a professional commitment to provide frictionless 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. Assists with orientation and mentoring of inexperienced staff, students, volunteers, and technicians. Participates in team removal of barriers to access, understands CSI measurement data of the sites and actively engages in the Access NRH initiatives.

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 required as deemed necessary for your specific location(s).

American Heart Association’s BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation) certification.

This position has a hiring range of : USD $74,214.00 - USD $134,596.00 /Yr.