Physical Therapist PT - Inpatient Rehab

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team at a leading hospital in the Baltimore-Washington area. This role involves providing comprehensive physical therapy services, including patient evaluations, treatment planning, and documentation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in implementing treatment protocols and managing discharge planning. With a commitment to patient care and professional growth, this position offers a dynamic environment within one of the largest healthcare systems, recognized for its excellence in service. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Maryland, DC, or Virginia licensure required.
• BLS certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation services and treatment planning for patients.
• Implement treatment protocols and document patient progress.
• Manage discharge planning and follow-up care.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Documentation

Time Management

Clinical Instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking for aPhysical Therapist to join our team atMedStar Good Samaritan Hospital!

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:

• 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).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

This position has a hiring range of $72,758 - $130,041