Physical Therapist Float PT - Outpatient

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

Benefits offered by this job

10% Premium Pay

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to float among outpatient locations in the Washington DC area, including evaluation, treatment planning, and discharge planning. The role requires collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team and effective communication with patients and families.

The position covers three outpatient sites, with responsibilities ranging from initial evaluations to documentation and program planning. A 10% premium pay offer is highlighted in the job listing.

Qualifications

• PT degree from an accredited program.
• Licensed PT in at least one of MD/DC/VA as required by site.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Demonstrated evaluation and treatment planning competency.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation services and document results.
• Explain findings and involve patient/family in goals.
• Implement treatment protocols and adjust as needed.
• Consult with other healthcare professionals as indicated.
• Complete discharge planning and follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate daily notes and billing for patient care.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Patient communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

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

Accredited PT program graduate

State licensure (MD/DC/VA)

BLS CPR certification

Job description

About this Job

Multi-Site Washington DC - Physical Therapist Float (10% Premium Pay Offer)

MedStar Health is looking for a Physical Therapist (float) to join our team at Therapy - 19th Street! 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.

Primary Duties

• Provide 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.
• Manages 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.