Physical Therapist - PRN Inpatient

MedStar Health; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 68,191 - 97,120; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is searching for a Physical Therapist to join their team at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. This role involves providing comprehensive physical therapy services including evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Physical Therapy and be licensed in Maryland, DC, or Virginia. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $60.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems and take the next step in your career!

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Maryland, DC, or Virginia, depending on specific location.
• Ability to assess and document patient evaluations and treatment plans effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and establish treatment plans.
• Implement treatment protocols and consult with healthcare professionals.
• Manage accurate documentation of patient care activities.
• Provide mentorship and support for new staff and students.

Skills

Proficiency in treatment protocols

Effective time management

Patient communication

Mentoring skills

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Job description

About the Job

MedStar Health is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center!

The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services to patients, including screening and evaluation, treatment planning, implementation, re-assessment, revision, patient re-evaluation, discharge planning, and documentation in a variety of settings.

The Physical Therapist participates in program planning and protocol development, assisting the team to meet established goals.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore‑Washington metro region, recognized as one of the healthiest Maryland businesses.

Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

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. 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 new staff, students, volunteers, and technicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
• Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia licensure required as deemed necessary for your specific location(s).
• BLS (Basic Life Support).

Hiring Range

USD $60.00 - USD $60.00 /Hr.