Physical Therapist OP

About the role

The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services to patients including 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation services including review of pertinent history information, performance of specific assessments, determination of recommendations, and documentation of results.
• Explains evaluation findings and treatment plan to patient and family and incorporates patient and family in goal 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, 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.
• Manages an accurate schedule; is timely and punctual for meetings.
• Demonstrates a professional commitment to provide frictionless patient access to care through flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and actions/behaviors that display empathy in a patient consumer-driven environment.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
• Participates in hospital and community-based marketing activities as appropriate to role.
• Contributes to the development and achievement of established department goals and objectives.
• Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth and competency for self and organization.
• Serves as a clinical instructor to assigned students.
• Assists with orientation and mentoring of new staff, students, volunteers, and technicians.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy required, or
• Master's degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy required, or
• Doctoral degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy required.

Experience

• Prior work experience not required.

Licenses and Certifications

• PT — Physical Therapist licensure in Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia as deemed necessary for specific location(s) required.
• CPR — Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 days required.
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Skills

• Professional competency as a general practitioner in physical therapy; demonstrates independent use of varied evaluation and treatment approaches.
• Able to work in a team environment; organized, timely, detail-oriented.
• Customer service skills for interacting with patients, including communicating with patients and family members of diverse ages and backgrounds.
• Takes initiative in following through with all procedures and policies.
• Effective communication.
• Must be able to utilize computer systems.

Pay

Hiring range: USD $74,214.00 – USD $134,596.00 per year.