Acute Care Physical Therapist (PT)

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health i

looking for

an

Acute Care Physical Therapist

to join our

team

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

We are looking for professional competency as a general practitioner in physical

therapy;

monstrates

independent use of varied evaluation and treatment approaches.

As an

Acute Care PT

Clinician

you will

be

responsible

for

initial

assessment, re-assessment, treatment planning, treatment implementation,

reporting,

and documentation of all referred patients within departmental and professional standards. Serves as a resource in specified area of expertise. Participates in organizing educational activities and special

projects and

facilitates

staff development.

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Primary Duties : Provides

effective and efficient care. a.

Provides

patient care duties as it relates to respective clinical service, following accreditation guidelines, professional code of ethics, and standards of practice which include evaluation / re-evaluation, treatment planning and implementation and resultant

documentation.

b. Implements plans that will achieve the outlined goals and administers individual treatment as ordered and consistent with rehab goals. c.

Determines

equipment needs and

assists

the patient in obtaining assistive devices / adaptive equipment and wheelchairs. d. Instructs and trains patients and their families. e. Responsible for daily maintenance of the therapy areas and equipment. f.

Demonstrates

sound clinical reasoning during patient care to maximize outcome and safety. g. Accesses information for patient care.

Completes

accurate

timely

documentation. a.

Maintains

accurate

and

timely

documentation to include clinical interventions provided, discharge and equipment recommendations, charges, and prescriptions. b. Writes legible progress notes or other documentation which accurately reflects treatment received. c. accurately reports

the type

of services provided to each patient daily on billing sheets and

submits

them

in a timely manner

Demonstrates

effective time management and meets productivity expectations. a. Meets productivity targets for work area

established

by supervisor. b. Adheres to a schedule. c. Is

timely

and punctual and is prepared for meetings.

Participates

in department / service / team specific decision making and problem solving that

impacts

patient care. a.

Participates

in team conferences and family conferences as

appropriate

• . b. Collaborates interventions with other team members towards an interdisciplinary approach. c. Actively

participates

in general staff and team meetings. d.

Identifies

opportunities for process improvement that

impacts

patient care. e.

Identifies

opportunities to expand supplies and equipment to enhance patient treatment options.

Participates in developmental activities for continued professional growth. a. Takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth and competency for self. b. Serves as a resource and preceptor for new

employees

and student orientation in specialty areas for occupational therapy service and

team-based

activities. c.

Participates

in development and implementation of goals / objectives for the program area as delegated by Clinical Supervisor or Management. d.

Participates

in-services and continuing education programs through development, and presentation for staff / students. e.

Participates

in clinical and administrative system development, data collection, and improvement implementation to assure

optimal

functioning of service area.

Participates in peer review, program

evaluation

and quality improvement activities regularly and for special projects as assigned.

g. Supervises PT students and volunteers.

Qualifications :

High School Diploma or GED of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.

Bachelor's degree, Certificat

e,

basic level Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

aintains necessary

continuing

education for licensure.

1-2 years Clinical experience in a rehabilitation or acute care setting.

DC (District of Columbia)

licensure of eligibility

BLS

(Basic Life Support)

This position has a hiring range of $38.48 - $62.52