Physical Therapist - Patient-Centered Rehab & Education

MedStar Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 74,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join MHPT @ Leisure World. The role encompasses screening, evaluation, treatment planning, and discharge planning across multiple settings, with emphasis on patient-family involvement and high-quality documentation.

Ideal candidates possess PT degree from an accredited program, valid licensure for the applicable location (MD/DC/VA as needed), and BLS CPR certification.

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 as deemed necessary for location.
• American Heart Association’s BLS CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation services including history review, assessments, and documentation of results; explains findings to patient and family and sets goals with them.
• Implements treatment protocols based on evaluation findings, patient presentation, and evolving care environment; consults with other professionals as needed.
• Completes discharge planning and follow-up care with accurate documentation and billing for patient activities.
• Manages schedule and productivity; demonstrates flexibility and empathy to improve patient access to care.
• Directs continuing education for professional growth and mentors students and inexperienced staff.

Skills

Communication with patients & families

Customer service

Professional competency as general PT

Education

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

Graduate of accredited PT program

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join MHPT @ Leisure World. The role encompasses screening, evaluation, treatment planning, and discharge planning across multiple settings, with emphasis on patient-family involvement and high-quality documentation.

Ideal candidates possess PT degree from an accredited program, valid licensure for the applicable location (MD/DC/VA as needed), and BLS CPR certification.