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General Summary of Position

a   Physical Therapist to serve patients in both Inpatient and Outpatient settings !This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Therapist to gain diverse experience with multiple patient populations. In this role, you will practice at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital as well as MedStar Health Physical Therapy Outpatient clinics.

The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services to patients, to include 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  new staff , students, volunteers, and technicians.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.

• Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia licensure  required as  deemed necessary for your specific location(s).

• BLS (Basic Life Support).

This position has a hiring range of $72,758.40 - $123,260.80

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