MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

Physical Therapist Home Care, DC

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center • $72K — $130K *
Fort Washington, MD 20744In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school required
  • 1-2 years of clinical experience required
  • Active Physical Therapist License for DC, MD, or VA upon hire
  • Valid State Driver's License and dependable vehicle required upon hire
  • CPR certification from AHA or American Red Cross required within 90 days
  • Units or specialty certifications may vary by department.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and document patient and family responses to treatment interventions and measurable progress.
  • Establish and communicate a teaching plan for patients and families based on their needs and available resources.
  • Adhere to department goals, policies, procedures, and quality standards while completing mandatory training.
  • Implement and modify an effective physical therapy treatment plan in collaboration with patients and healthcare team members.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments using various tools and techniques to evaluate patient conditions.
  • Independently document care plans for patients with varying levels of complexity, ensuring continuity of care.
  • Organize patient assignments for efficiency, maintaining clinical records, and submitting documentation on time.

Benefits

  • Participation in multidisciplinary case conferences for coordinated care.
  • Opportunities for community outreach and departmental representation.
  • Support for professional growth through participation in educational programs.
  • Involvement in quality and service improvement teams.
  • Work with a collaborative and supportive healthcare environment.
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About the Job

General Summary of Position
Provides evaluation and physical therapy treatment in accordance with agency standards the laws and regulations governing the provision of physical therapy services in the state of Maryland District of Columbia or Virginia and other regulatory requirements.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Analyzes and documents patients and family's response to interventions. Evaluates measurable progress toward goals and revise the plan of care. Identifies and modifies underlying factors that impede progress toward goals. Makes recommendations for updates in plan of care using knowledge of interventions and resources.
  • Establishes and documents teaching plan for patients/families based on patients' level of knowledge diagnosis prescribed treatment and available resources. Communicates (verbal written demonstration) respectfully with patients/families supervisor peers and other health team members. Establishes visit schedule and informs patient/family and team supervisor.
  • Contributes to the achievement of established goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Completes annual Code of Conduct Compliance and other mandatory training.
  • Implements an effective physical therapy treatment plan in conjunction with the patient their family/caregiver the patient's physician and other members of the health care team and modifying treatment plan as needed.
  • Evaluation includes interview observation palpation specialized assessments including but not limited to goniometry muscle strength testing and sensory testing. Such assessments require use of tools (e.g. goniometer sphygmomanometer stethoscope) and the possession of sight and hearing senses or the use of prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately.
  • Independently implements and documents plan of care for patients with a routine to complex problems to facilitate continuity of care. Documented interventions are related to planning of care. Interventions reflect the standard of care for patient condition/diagnosis. Interventions include utilizing agency and community resources. Performs therapy interventions consistent with home care protocols. Interventions reflect knowledge of standard home care supplies and equipment used inpatient care.
  • Independently organizes patient assignments for completion of tasks within acceptable time frames. Seeks assistance from PT III Rehab Care Manager or supervisor regarding complex patient problems. Maintains necessary clinical records collects data and prepares reports on activities. Submits completed admission records within 48 hours and daily records within 24 hours with a Ninety-five percent accuracy on technical audit. Recertification completed prior to recert date. Maintains caseload mix and productivity for acuity level of patients.
  • Initiates and participates in regularly scheduled case conferences; includes all disciplines. Includes patient and family in mutual goal setting and care plan revision.
  • Maintains effective working relationships with other departments and participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and agency in community outreach efforts. Enhances growth and development and enriches personal knowledge and skill through participation in educational programs and affiliations.
  • Performs history and assessment related to episode of patient illness to determine the patient's habilitation/rehabilitation needs. Recommends adaptive equipment and/or home modifications to maximize the patient's functional abilities and safety. Identifies primary patient problems from assessment. Identifies discharge planning needs including referrals to appropriate community resources. Interprets abnormal clinical data to anticipate problems associated with changing patient status.
  • Performs procedures and modalities including but not limited to therapeutic exercise functional mobility training gait training heat/cold application and ultrasound.
    • Minimal Qualifications
    Education
    • Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school required
    Experience
    • 1-2 years Clinical experience required
    Licenses and Certifications
    • PT - Physical Therapist License to practice Physical Therapy in the District of Columbia Maryland or Virginia or any combination based on work location(s) Upon Hire required and
    • DL - Valid State Driver's License in good standing with a dependable vehicle for transportation Upon Hire 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 and
    • Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
    Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    • Good clinical skills.
    • Organizational skills.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Knowledge of home equipment home care reimbursement and regulations governing PTAs.
    • Verbal and written communication skills.
    • Basic computer skills preferred.
    • Smart Phone experience.

    This position has a hiring range of

    USD $72,758.00 - USD $130,041.00 /Yr.

    About MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

    MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is a medical facility located in Clinton, Maryland. It is a 192-bed acute care hospital that provides a range of services including emergency care, cardiology, cancer care, orthopedics, and women's health. The hospital is part of the MedStar Health system, which is the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region. MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients and improving the health of the communities it serves.
    Learn more about MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
    Size
    1,200 employees
    Industry
    Healthcare
    * Ladders Estimates

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