Physical Therapist - PRN Inpatient

MedStar Health; Mechanicsville (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health seeks a Physical Therapist to join MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital on a PRN basis, with weekday evening shifts to support same-day orthopedic cases. You will assess, treat, and document patient progress, collaborating with the care team to optimize outcomes.

The role includes evaluation, plan of care development, and discharge planning, along with participation in education for staff and students. Maryland licensure and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• MD license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience in physical therapy setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluation, explain findings to patient and family, and set goals.
• Implement treatment plans, adjust as needed, and coordinate with the care team.
• Complete discharge planning and document care accurately.
• Maintain schedules and productivity while delivering empathetic care.
• Mentor students and support orientation for new staff.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Plan of care

Interdisciplinary team

Time management

Education

Maryland licensure

BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

About this Job:

MedStar Health is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital! In this PRN position, you may cover weekday evening shifts to support same-day orthopedic cases.

The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services to patients, to include screening and evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, treatment re-assessment and revision, patient/client re-evaluation, discharge planning, and documentation in a variety of settings. 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". 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. 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 new staff, students, volunteers, and technicians.

Qualifications:

• College degree in Physical Therapy.
• Maryland licensure required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support).

This position has a hiring range of : USD $65.00 - USD $65.00 /Hr.