Acute Care Physical Therapist

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Acute Care PTClinicianto join ourteamat

MedStar Washington Hospital Center! We are looking for professional competency as a general practitioner in physical therapy and a demonstrated independent use of varied evaluation and treatment approaches.

As an Acute Care PTClinicianyou willberesponsibleforinitialassessment, re-assessment, treatment planning, treatment implementation,reporting,and documentation of all referred patients within departmental and professional standards. Serves as a resource inspecifiedarea of expertise. Participates in organizing educational activities and specialprojects andfacilitatesstaff development.

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 Med Star Health can be your nextgreat career move!

• Provideseffective and efficient care.

  • Provides patient care duties as it relates to respective clinical service, following accreditation guidelines, professional code of ethics, and standards of practice which include evaluation/ re-evaluation, treatment planning and implementation and resultantdocumentation.
  • Implements plans that will achieve the outlined goals andadministersindividual treatment as ordered and consistent with rehab goals.
  • Determinesequipment needs andassiststhe patient in obtaining assistive devices/adaptive equipment and wheelchairs.
  • Instructs and trains patients and their families.
  • Responsible for daily maintenance of the therapy areas and equipment.
  • Demonstratessound clinical reasoning during patient care to maximize outcome and safety.
  • Accesses information for patient care.

• Completesaccurate/timely documentation.

  • Maintainsaccurateandtimelydocumentation to include clinical interventions provided, discharge and equipment recommendations, charges, and prescriptions.
  • Writes legible progress notes or other documentation which accurately reflects treatment received.
  • Accurately reportsthe typeof services provided to each patient daily on billing sheets andsubmitsthemin a timely manner.

• Demonstrateseffective time management and meets productivity expectations.

  • Meets productivity targets for work areaestablishedby supervisor.
  • Adheres to a schedule.
  • Istimelyand punctual and is prepared for meetings.

• Participates in department/service/team specific decision making and problem solving thatimpactspatient care.

  • Participates in team conferences and family conferences as appropriate.
  • Collaborates interventions with other team members towards an interdisciplinary approach.
  • Activelyparticipatesin general staff and team meetings.
  • Identifies opportunities for process improvement thatimpactspatient care.
  • Identifies opportunities to expand supplies and equipment to enhance patient treatment options.

• Participates in developmental activities for continued professional growth.

  • Takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth and competency for self.
  • Serves as a resource and preceptor for newemployeesand student orientation in specialty areas for occupational therapyserviceandteam-based activities.
  • Participates in development and implementation of goals/objectives for the program area as delegated by Clinical Supervisor or Management.
  • Participates in-services and continuing education programs through development, and presentation for staff/students.
  • Participates in clinical and administrative system development, data collection, and improvement implementation toassureoptimalfunctioning of service area.
  • Participates in peer review, programevaluationand quality improvement activities regularly and for special projects as assigned.g.
  • Supervises PT students and volunteers.

• High School Diploma or GED of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.

• Bachelor’s degree, Certificate,basic level Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.

• Maintains necessarycontinuingeducation for licensure.

• 1-2 years Clinical experience in a rehabilitation or acute care setting.

• DC (District of Columbia) licensure of eligibility.

• BLS(Basic Life Support).

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