Physical Therapist - Full-time Inpatient Adult at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

MedStar Health islooking fora Physical Therapy Clinician to join ourteam atMedStar GeorgetownUniversityHospital!The ideal candidate will bea highly skilled therapist who is working towards specializing in a particular area.

As a Physical Therapy Clinician, you willparticipate in the evaluation and treatment of patients based upon current principles and practices ofPT. The PT Clinician will assistwith self-development, staff education, mentoring, orientation, and competency assessment. These functions are performedin accordance withall applicable laws andregulationsandMedStarGeorgetown's philosophy, policies,procedures,and standards.

Highlights of this role include:

• Superb educational opportunities with weekly in-services, educational comp days, mentorship program, and an expansive career ladder
• Diverse patient populations ranging from sports medicine to neurological care
• One-on-one patient visits
• Paid documentation time
• Dynamic team environment
• Flexible schedules

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 nextgreat careermove!

Primary Duties:

• Provides direct PT evaluations and re-evaluations, including assessment of prior and current level of functioning, settingappropriate goalsand makingappropriate dischargerecommendationsin accordance withstandards of practice.Providesdirect PT treatments according to standards of practice, including patient and family education, progression of treatment plan and implementation ofappropriate therapeuticinterventions.

• Utilizesappropriate documentationforms and abides by PM&R's documentation standards. Collaborates with physicians, patients,family,and other members of the health care teamrelativeto patient treatment and progress and other affiliated agencies. Activelyparticipatesin meetings, in-services, and roundsregardingpatient care and/or departmental items.

• Supervises PTAs (Physical Therapist Assistants) and rehabilitation technicians. Instructs PT interns and other students asindicated. Coordinates and prioritizes own schedule in relation to demands of patient treatment and other departmental responsibilities.Demonstrates proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.

• Participates in program development. Participates in at least 30 contact hours of continuing education programs or other opportunities for learning for continued professional competency.Providesat least three yearlyin-servicesto staff and/or community for continuing education purposes. Serves as a clinical liaison,preceptor,and mentor for less experienced staff.

• Adheres to all Department of Health and Joint Commission regulationsregardingthe physical environment and patient care.Demonstrates participation in at least one non-clinical activity, such as committees, task forces, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy.

• >160 hoursof education in area of specialty.

• Minimum fouryearsPT clinical practice experience.

• Physical Therapist CurrentD.C(Districtof Columbia)license or qualified candidate forD.C.license as a Physical Therapist.

• BLS (Basic Life Support).