PRN Physical Therapist – Acute Care, DC Licensed

MedStar Health; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist for MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. You will evaluate and treat patients per PT standards, with education and discharge planning coordinated with the care team.

Maintain documentation and CEU requirements in line with state regulations. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy, 1–2 years in acute care or rehabilitation, and DC licensure eligibility or current DC license; BLS is also required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy.
• 1-2 years related clinical practice experience in an acute care or rehabilitation facility.
• APTA - Physical Therapy Current D.C. license or qualified candidate for DC license.
• BLS.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct PT evaluations and re-evaluations, including assessment of prior and current level of functioning, setting appropriate goals and making appropriate discharge recommendations in accordance with standards of practice.
• Provides direct PT treatments according to standards of practice, including patient and family education, progression of treatment plan and implementation of appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Utilizes appropriate documentation forms and abides by PM&R’s documentation standards.
• Collaborates with physicians and other members of health care teams relative to patient treatment and progress and other affiliated agencies regarding effective discharge planning.
• Coordinates and prioritizes own schedule in relation to demands of patient treatment and other departmental responsibilities.
• Demonstrates proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Maintains CEUs per state requirement for continued professional competency.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Clinical experience in acute care/reha

DC licensure eligibility

BLS certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist for MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. You will evaluate and treat patients per PT standards, with education and discharge planning coordinated with the care team.

Maintain documentation and CEU requirements in line with state regulations. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy, 1–2 years in acute care or rehabilitation, and DC licensure eligibility or current DC license; BLS is also required.