Physical Therapist PRN - Ortho / Neuro.

MedStar Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Physical Therapist (Outpatient Ortho) to join the Therapy - Marymount team. The ideal candidate is a licensed PT with competency in diverse evaluation/treatment approaches and strong communication with patients and families.

Responsibilities include screening, evaluation, treatment planning, implementation, re-evaluation, discharge planning, and documentation across settings. The role supports program planning and collaborative care within a large healthcare system.

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 your location(s).
• American Heart Association’s BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers/ CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• 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 involves them in goal setting.
• Demonstrates proficiency in implementing treatment protocols based on evaluation findings and patient presentation; consults with other professionals.
• Completes discharge planning and follow-up care with timely documentation and charges reflecting patient care progress and goals.
• Manages scheduling and productivity; supports ongoing education and mentorship for students, staff, and trainees.

Education

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

American Heart Association's BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR certification

Job description

About the Job

Newly increased rates!

MedStar Health is looking for a Physical Therapist (Outpatient Ortho.) to join our team at Therapy - Marymount!

The ideal candidate will bealicensed physical therapist with professional competency as a general practitioner in physical therapy;demonstrateduse 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;andeffective communication.

The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services to patients, 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 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

• Providesevaluation services including review of pertinenthistoricalinformation, 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.

• Demonstratesproficiencyin implementation of treatment protocols based upon evaluation findings, the patient's presentation and the evolving health care environment. Consults with other healthcare professionals asindicated. Recognizes and documents changes in patient's condition requiring modification of the plan of care and/or the need for medical/rehabilitation consultation.

• Completesappropriate dischargeplanning and follow-up care. Accurately andtimelydocuments and charges for patient care activitiesconsideringour evolving health care environment, painting a clear picture of the patient's course of care including focusedinitialevaluation/plan of care thatestablishesbaseline and goals, daily encounter notes, interim progress summaries, and discharge evaluation.

• Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Managean accurateschedule. Demonstrates a professional commitment toprovidefrictionless 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.Assistswith orientation and mentoring ofinexperienced staff, students, volunteers, and technicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's,Master's,or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.

• Graduateof an accredited school of Physical Therapy.

• Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia licensurerequiredasdeemednecessary for your specific location(s).

• American Heart Association'sBLS (Basic Life Support)for Healthcare ProvidersCPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation)certification.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $65.00 - USD $65.00 /Hr.