PRN Physical Therapist - Acute Care & Rehab

MedStar Health; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to join MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. You will perform direct PT evaluations and treatments, focusing on current PT practices, patient education, and discharge planning in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include documenting per PM&R standards, collaborating with physicians and care teams, and prioritizing your own schedule to meet patient needs. A DC license or eligibility, along with BLS, is required for this role.

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 eligible for DC license.
• BLS (Basic Life Support).

Responsibilities

• Provides direct PT evaluations and re-evaluations, setting goals and discharge planning.
• Delivers PT treatments according to standards of practice with patient/family education.
• Maintains documentation per PM&R standards and collaborates with physicians and health-care teams.
• Coordinates scheduling and prioritizes patient treatment and departmental responsibilities.
• Ensures proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to join MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. You will perform direct PT evaluations and treatments, focusing on current PT practices, patient education, and discharge planning in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include documenting per PM&R standards, collaborating with physicians and care teams, and prioritizing your own schedule to meet patient needs. A DC license or eligibility, along with BLS, is required for this role.