- Thoroughly evaluates the patient's mobility and functional performance capacities, abilities and deficits within the physical therapy scope of practice. Plans therapy programs for patients to address goals in mobility and functional capacity through therapeutic exercise, gait training, manual therapy and use of modalities as indicated.
- Directs patients in care and use of assistive devices. Demonstrates competency in the use of modalities, exercise activities, orthotic/prosthetic devices, durable medical equipment, gait training and safe manual handling.
- After one year of experience, serve as a clinical instructor for Physical Therapy students. Frequently collaborates with physicians, nurses, other team and family members to discuss patient care and discharge planning.
- Provides educational information about physical therapy, injury prevention, ergonomics and ways to promote health. Provide information to the patient and/or family about the physical therapy plan of care, discharge recommendations and appropriate home program.
- Direct and supervise supportive personnel, assessing their competence delegating specific tasks to them and establishing channels of communication. Records and reports patient progress in the medical record. Provides accurate billing information on the same day as service is provided.
- Bachelor's and master's degree in Physical Therapy or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
- PHYTHR - Physical Therapist Maryland State License in Physical Therapy
- Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire.
- Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
Physical Therapist - Clinton, United States - MEDSTAR HEALTH
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General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center (MSMHC) team We are looking for a licensed physical therapist with the ability to work effectively with people from all backgrounds regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies.
As a Physical Therapist, you will provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. Therapists restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health. They examine patients' medical histories and then test and measure the patients' strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration, and motor function. They also develop plans describing a treatment strategy and its anticipated outcome with a goal of improving how an individual may function at home and/or work.
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Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.