Physical Therapist Sign-on Bonus

CareRing Health; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

CareRing Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide prescribed treatments and oversee rehabilitation across Montgomery County. The role involves traveling to client homes and facilities to deliver therapy per physician directives.

Applicants should have an MD license, an approved PT program, and at least one year of clinical experience, plus CPR certification. A $5000 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Holds a current Physical Therapy License in Maryland.
• Graduated from an approved physical therapy program.
• One year of clinical experience.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing physical therapy assessments to determine client functional level.
• Performs direct therapeutic physical therapy services as planned by the Agency staff and certified by the client’s physician.
• Evaluates equipment needs to increase functional level of clients.
• Assesses, reports, and records client’s status and progress to the physician and Agency staff.
• Teaches and supervises nurses, home health aides, caregivers, and clients to provide a continuous physical therapy program.
• Consults with other Agency staff regarding goal setting and outcomes; participates in conferences to discuss rehabilitation goals.
• Delivers services to clients in accordance with standards of treatment.
• Assists with development, writing, and revision of the care plan in collaboration with staff and physician.
• Coordinates discharge planning with Nurse Case Manager and other parties; notifies physician on discharge.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Work with minimal supervision

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist in Maryland

Job description

$5000 Sign On Bonus!!

Overview

Job Description: To provide prescribed treatments of physical therapy that involves a complex and sophisticated level of modalities designed to restore the client to his/her maximum rehabilitation potential. This position will travel throughout Montgomery County.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing physical therapy assessments to determine client functional level. This may include designated OASIS items for coordination of care among other disciplines.
• Performs direct therapeutic physical therapy services as planned by the Agency staff and certified by the client’s physician.
• Performs evaluation of equipment needs to increase functional level of clients.
• Assesses, reports, and records client’s status and progress to the physician and the Agency staff members. Performs interim evaluation, if necessary, for recertification. Evaluates the effectiveness and outcomes of care.
• Teaches and supervises nurses, home health aides, caregivers, and clients to provide for a continuous physical therapy program.
• Consults with other Agency staff regarding goal setting and desired outcomes. Participates in clinical conferences and/or in-service programs to share with Agency staff in meeting rehabilitation goals. Identifies barriers to desired outcomes.
• Delivers services to clients in accordance with accepted standards of treatment specifically effective for client conditions.
• Assists with the development, writing, and revision of the plan of care in collaboration with the Agency staff and the physician
• Consults with the Nurse Case Manager, Director of Professional Services, VP of Clinical Services, or designee regarding discharge planning with the client and caregiver. Notify the Agency of imminent discharge so proper notification can be mailed to the physician.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records in a prompt and comprehensive manner, documenting client limitations and progress.
• Develops and instructs Agency staff and caregivers in maintenance therapy programs as approved by the physician.
• Assumes responsibility for equipment signed out for client use.
• Evaluates designated OASIS items upon discharge from the services for coordination of care among other disciplines.

Qualifications

• Holds a current Physical Therapy License in Maryland.
• Has graduated from an approved physical therapy program.
• One-year clinical experience.
• Has current CPR certification.
• Has excellent communication, organizational, and human relations skills.
• Is able to function with minimal supervision.
• Is able to manage multiple projects/changing priorities.
• Is able to employ critical thinking skills.

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