Physical Therapist PT - Outpatient Ortho / Sports

MedStar Health is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team at Therapy - Timonium. 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 of diverse ages and backgrounds, and effective communication.

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 role also involves participating in program planning and protocol development, and assisting the team in meeting established goals. Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses."

Responsibilities

• 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, incorporating them in goal setting.
• Demonstrates proficiency in implementation of treatment protocols based on evaluation findings, the patient's presentation, and the evolving healthcare 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, including focused initial evaluation, daily encounter notes, interim progress summaries, and discharge evaluation.
• Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations while managing an accurate schedule.
• Commits to providing frictionless patient access to care through flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and empathetic actions in a patient-consumer-driven environment.
• Takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth and competency for self and the organization.
• Serves as a clinical instructor to assigned students.
• Assists with orientation and mentoring of inexperienced staff, students, volunteers, and technicians.

Requirements

• 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.

Pay

This position has a hiring range of USD $74,214.00 - USD $134,596.00 per year.