Physical Therapist PT - Outpatient Ortho.

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our Chevy Chase - South team. You will provide PT services including evaluation, treatment planning, implementation, re-evaluation, discharge planning, and documentation across varied settings.

The candidate should have a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program and hold MD/DC/VA licensure as required by location. BLS certification is also required. Join a leading health system recognized as a top employer in Maryland.

Qualifications

• Licensed physical therapist with competency as a general practitioner in physical therapy.
• Ability to use varied evaluation and treatment approaches.
• Excellent communication with patients and families from diverse ages/backgrounds.
• Maryland/DC/VA licensure as required by location(s).

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation services and document results; explain findings to patient and family.
• Implement and adapt treatment protocols based on evaluation and patient needs.
• Complete discharge planning and maintain timely documentation of care.
• Maintain scheduling, productivity, and ensure frictionless access to care.
• Serve as a clinical instructor and mentor to students and staff.

Skills

Evaluation & assessment

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient communication

Education

PT degree (Bachelor/Master/Doctoral)

Accredited PT program

Job description

About the Job

MedStar Health is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team at Chevy Chase - South! The ideal candidate will be a licensed physical therapist with professional competency as a general practitioner in physical therapy; demonstrate 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.