Physical Therapist PT - Outpatient Neuro

About this Job

Med Star Health is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team at Therapy – Rockville. The ideal candidate will be a licensed physical therapist with professional competency as a general practitioner in physical therapy, demonstrated use of varied evaluation and treatment approaches, customer service skills for interacting with patients, and effective communication.

The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services to patients, including 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.

• Provide evaluation services including review of pertinent historical information, performance of specific assessments, and determination of recommendations and documentation of results. Explain evaluation findings and treatment plan to patient and family, and incorporate them in the goals setting.
• Demonstrate proficiency in implementation of treatment protocols based upon evaluation findings, the patient’s presentation, and the evolving health‑care environment; consult with other healthcare professionals as indicated; recognize and document changes in the patient’s condition requiring modification of the plan of care or the need for medical/rehabilitation consultation.
• Complete appropriate discharge planning and follow‑up care. Accurately and timely document and charge for patient‑care activities, considering the evolving health‑care environment, including focused initial evaluation/planning that establishes baseline and goals, daily encounter notes, interim progress summaries, and discharge evaluation.
• Demonstrate effective time management and meet productivity expectations. Manage an accurate schedule and provide frictionless patient access to care through flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and empathy in a patient‑consumer‑driven environment.
• Takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth and competency for self and organization. Serve as a clinical instructor to assign students. Assist with orientation and mentoring of inexperienced staff, students, volunteers, and technicians.

• 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 specific location(s).
• American Heart Association’s BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers CPR certification.

This position has a hiring range of: USD $74,214.00 – USD $ /Yr.