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Physical Therapist PT - Outpatient (PRN)

MedStar Health

Silver Spring, MD

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SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Communication Skills, Consulting, Customer Support/Service, Discharge Plans, Documentation, Documentation Plan, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Mentoring, Outpatient Care, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Patient Assessment, Performance Analysis, Physical Therapy, Productivity Management, Program Planning, Protocol Analysis, Rehabilitation Medicine, Set Goals, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Treatment Evaluation, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Silver Spring, MD
POSTED
Today
About this Job:

MedStar Health is looking for

a

Physical Therapist (Outpatient PRN)

t o

join

our team

at

MedStar Health Physical Therapy at Palisades!

The ideal candidate will be

a

licensed physical therapist with p rofessional competency as a general practitioner in physical therapy;

demonstrate d

use of varied evaluation and treatment approaches ;

customer service skills for interacting with patients, including communicating with patients and family members of diverse ages and backgrounds;

and

effective communication . The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services to patients, to include 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. 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 MedStar Health can be your next

great career

move! Primary Duties: Provides

evaluation services including review of pertinent

historical

information, performance of specific assessments, and determination of recommendations and documentation of results. Explains evaluation findings and treatment

plan

to

patient

and family and incorporates

patient

and family in the goals setting. Demonstrates

proficiency

in implementation of treatment protocols based upon evaluation findings, the patient's presentation, and the evolving health care environment.

Consults

with other healthcare professionals as

indicated . Recognizes and documents changes in patient's condition requiring modification of the plan of care and/or the need for medical/rehabilitation consultation. Completes

appropriate discharge

planning and follow-up care. Accurately and

timely

documents and charges for patient care activities

considering

our evolving health care environment, painting a clear picture of the patient's course of care including focused

initial

evaluation/plan of care that

establishes

baseline and goals, daily encounter notes, interim progress summaries, and discharge evaluation. Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Manage

an accurate

schedule. Demonstrates a professional commitment to

provide

frictionless patient access to care through flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and actions/behaviors that display empathy in our patient consumer driven environment. Takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth and competency for self and organization. Serves as a clinical instructor to assign students.

Assists

with orientation and mentoring of

inexperienced staff , students, volunteers, and technicians. Qualifications: 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 your specific location(s). American Heart Association’s

BLS (Basic Life Support)

for Healthcare Providers

CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation)

certification . This position has a hiring range of : USD $60.00 - USD $60.00 /Hr.

About the Company

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MedStar Health

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