Physical Therapist PT - Sports Medicine

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Dundalk (MD); On-site; USD 74,214 - 134,596; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Maryland seeks a Physical Therapist (PT) to join the Dundalk Rehabilitation Center. This role involves providing outpatient physical therapy services, including evaluation, treatment planning, implementation, and documentation. Candidates must possess a relevant degree and a Maryland, DC, or Virginia license. The position offers a competitive salary range of USD $74,214.00 - USD $134,596.00 annually, with opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.

Qualifications

• Maryland, DC, or Virginia licence required as necessary for location.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation services including assessment and recommendation.
• Demonstrate proficiency in treatment protocols based on evaluation findings.
• Complete appropriate discharge planning and follow-up care.
• Demonstrate effective time management and productivity expectations.
• Serve as a clinical instructor and assist with mentoring.

Skills

Athletic Training background

CSCS certification

Patient care

Documentation

Effective time management

Education

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

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

Job description

About the Job

Physical Therapist PT - Sports Medicine

Athletic Training (AT) Background or interest in sports medicine

CSCS preferred but not required

MedStar Health is looking for a Physical Therapist (Outpatient) to join our team at Dundalk Rehabilitation Center!

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:

• Provide 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. Manages 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 licence 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.