Staff Physiatrist

Check all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description. MedStar Health is looking for an Acute Care Physical Therapist to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center As an Acute Care PT, you will be responsible fo r 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. 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 next great career move Provides effective and efficient care. 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. Implements plans that will achieve the outlined goals and administers individual treatment as ordered and consistent with rehab goals. Determines equipment needs and assists the patient in obtaining assistive devices/adaptive equipment and wheelchairs. 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. * Maintains accurate and timely documentation to include clinical interventions provided, discharge and equipment recommendations, charges, and prescriptions. Accurately reports type of services provided to each patient daily on billing sheets and submits them in a timely manner. * Participates in department/service/ team specific decision making and problem solving that impacts patient care. Identifies opportunities for process improvement that impacts patient care. Identifies opportunities to expand supplies and equipment to enhance patient treatment options. * Participates in developmental activities for continued professional growth. Serves as a resource and preceptor for new employee and student orientation in specialty areas for occupational therapy service and team-based activities. 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 assure optimal functioning 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. Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy. * Bachelor's degree, Certificate, basic level Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy. * Achieves minimum CEUs (Continuing Education Unit) to maintain therapy license. * 1-2 years Clinical experience in rehabilitation or acute care. *