MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

Physical Therapist PT - Outpatient

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center • $74K — $134K *
Annapolis, MD 21401In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution required.
  • PT licensure in Maryland, DC, and/or Virginia required as applicable.
  • CPR certification (BLS/NRP) within 90 days of hire required.
  • No prior work experience necessary; entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
  • Specialty certifications may be required depending on department.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct evaluations through patient history review and specific assessments.
  • Create and explain comprehensive treatment plans to patients and families, involving them in goal-setting.
  • Implement treatment plans effectively while adapting to changes in patient conditions and healthcare environment.
  • Manage timely documentation and billing for patient care activities, demonstrating clear communication of progress.
  • Ensure efficient time management to meet productivity standards and maintain a flexible approach to patient care.
  • Engage in multidisciplinary improvement initiatives and represent the department in community outreach.
  • Pursue continuing education and mentor new staff and students as part of professional development.

Benefits

  • Access to continuing education opportunities for professional growth.
  • Participation in community outreach and marketing activities.
  • Involvement in multidisciplinary teams focused on quality improvement.
  • Structured mentorship opportunities, including serving as a clinical instructor.
Full Job Description
General Summary of Position
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.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provides evaluation services including review of pertinent history 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 in light of 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. 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 our 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 your role.
  • Contributes to the development and achievement of established department goals and objective. 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 assign students. Assists with orientation and mentoring of new staff students volunteers and technicians
    • Minimal 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 las deemed necessary for your 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.
    Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    • 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

    This position has a hiring range of

    USD $74,214.00 - USD $134,596.00 /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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