Physical Therapist PT - Outpatient Neuro

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 74,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health seeks a licensed Physical Therapist (Outpatient Neuro) to join MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital. The role includes evaluation, treatment planning, implementation, re-evaluation, and discharge planning with thorough documentation in diverse clinical settings.

The ideal candidate will employ varied evaluation and treatment approaches, communicate effectively with patients and families, and contribute to program planning and protocol development as part of a collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Maryland, DC, or Virginia licensure as deemed necessary for location.
• American Heart Association BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation services, explains findings to patient and family, and sets goals with patient/family.
• Implements treatment protocols based on evaluation and patient needs; consults with other professionals as needed.
• Completes discharge planning and accurate documentation of care and outcomes.
• Manages schedule, productivity, and professional conduct to ensure access to care.
• Mentors students and assists with orientation of staff and volunteers.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Clinical evaluation

Education

PT degree

Accredited PT program

Job description

About the 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.

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.