Physical Therapist PT - Outpatient Neuro

MedStar Health; Waldorf (MD); Presencial; USD 74.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MedStar Health is seeking a Physical Therapist (Outpatient Neuro) at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital. The role requires licensure in MD, DC, or VA and a qualification in outpatient neuro physical therapy, with strong communication for patients and families.

You will provide evaluation, plan and implement treatment, document progress, and participate in discharge planning while mentoring students and collaborating with the care team.

Formación

• Maryland, DC and/or Virginia licensure as required for location.
• American Heart Association’s BLS CPR certification.
• Licensed Physical Therapist with competency in outpatient neurology.

Responsabilidades

• Screening and evaluation, evaluation findings, and treatment planning.
• Implementation of treatment plans and documentation of progress.
• Discharge planning and patient-family education; business-like documentation.
• Collaborate with the health-care team and serve as clinical instructor for students.

Conocimientos

Evaluation skills

Patient communication

Clinical instruction

Educación

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

Descripción del empleo

About this Job:

MedStar Health is looking for a Physical Therapist (Outpatient Neuro) to join our team at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital!

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".

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.
• Graduate of 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.

This position has a hiring range of : USD $74,214.00 - USD $134,596.00 /Yr.