Physical Therapist PT - Outpatient Geriatrics

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington area is seeking a Physical Therapist for outpatient geriatrics. Ideal candidates will be licensed professionals with strong communication and customer service skills, demonstrating proficiency in assessment and treatment protocols. Join a recognized team and grow your career in a supportive environment with no evening or weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in Maryland, DC, or Virginia.
• Demonstrated professional competency as a general practitioner in physical therapy.
• Pursues continuing education for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation services and explains findings to patients and families.
• Plans, implements, and documents treatment based on patient evaluations.
• Completes discharge planning and follow-up care.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication

Time management

Education

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

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

American Heart Association's BLS CPR certification

Job description

General Summary of Position

Outpatient Geriatrics - Ortho / Neuro

No evenings or weekends required

MedStar Health is looking for aPhysical Therapist to join our team atTherapy - Leisure World!The ideal candidate will be a licensed physical therapist with professional competency as a general practitioner in physical therapy; demonstrated use 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; and effective 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:

• 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 inexperienced 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 licensure required as deemed necessary for your specific location(s).

• American Heart Association's BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation) certification.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

This position has a hiring range of $72,758.40 - $130,041