Acute Care Physical Therapist (PT)

MedStar Health islooking foranAcute Care Physical Therapistto join ourteamatMedStar Washington Hospital Center!

AsanAcuteCare PT,you willbe responsiblefor initialassessment, 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 specialprojects and facilitatesstaff development.

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Primary Duties:

• Provideseffective and efficient care.Providespatient care duties as it relates to respective clinical service, following accreditation guidelines, professional code of ethics, and standards of practice whichincludeevaluation/ re-evaluation, treatment planning and implementation and resultant documentation. Implements plans that will achieve the outlined goals and administers individual treatment as ordered and consistent with rehab goals.Determinesequipment needs andassiststhe patient in obtaining assistive devices/adaptive equipment and wheelchairs. Instructs and trains patients and their families. Responsible for daily maintenance of the therapy areas and equipment. Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning during patient care to maximize outcome and safety. Accesses information for patient care.

• Completesaccurate/timelydocumentation. Maintainsaccurateandtimelydocumentation to include clinical interventions provided, discharge and equipment recommendations, charges, and prescriptions. 5. Writes legible progress notes or other documentation which accurately reflects treatment received.Accurately reports type of services provided to each patient daily on billing sheets andsubmitsthemin a timely manner.

• Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Meets productivity targets for work areaestablishedby supervisor. Adheres to a schedule. Istimelyand punctual and is prepared for meetings.

• Participates in department/service/ team specific decision making and problem solving thatimpactspatient care.Participates in team conferences and family conferences asappropriate. Collaborates interventions with other team members towards an interdisciplinary approach.Activelyparticipatesin general staff and team meetings.Identifiesopportunities for process improvement thatimpactspatient care.Identifiesopportunities to expand supplies and equipment to enhance patient treatment options.

• Participates in developmental activities for continued professional growth. Takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth and competency for self. Participates in-services and continuing education programs through development, and presentation for staff/students. Serves as a resource and preceptor for new employee and student orientation in specialty areas for occupational therapy service andteam-basedactivities. Participates in development and implementation of goals/objectives for the program area as delegated by Clinical Supervisor or Management. Participates in clinical and administrative system development, data collection, and improvement implementation to assureoptimalfunctioning of service area.Participates in peer review, program evaluation and quality improvement activities regularly and for special projects as assigned.Supervises PT students and volunteers.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.

• Bachelor's degree,Certificate,basic levelMaster's, orDoctoral degree in Physical Therapy.

• Achieves minimumCEUs (Continuing Education Unit)tomaintaintherapy license.

• 1-2 years Clinical experience inrehabilitationor acute care.

• DC (District of Columbia)licensure of eligibility.

• American Heart AssociationBLS (Basic Life Support)Card.