General Summary of Position
$10,000 Sign on/retention bonus. Paid in Three installments. Apply to be connected for more details.
MedStar Health is looking for a PT (Physical Therapy) Homecare Clinician PV (Per Visit) to join our team! As a PT Homecare Clinician PV, you will provide evaluation and physical therapy treatment in accordance with agency standards, the laws and regulations governing the provision of physical therapy services in the state of Maryland, District of Columbia or Virginia and other regulatory requirements. 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!
Primary Duties:
- Analyzes and documents patients and family's response to interventions.
- Evaluates measurable progress toward goals and revises the plan of care.
- Identifies and modifies underlying factors that impede progress toward goals.
- Makes recommendations for updates in plan of care, using knowledge of interventions and resources.
- Establishes and documents teaching plan for patients/families based on patients' level of knowledge, diagnosis, prescribed treatment, and available resources.
- Communicates (verbal, written, demonstration) respectfully with patients/families, supervisor, peers, and other health team members.
- Establishes visit schedule and informs patient/family and team supervisor.
- Implements an effective physical therapy treatment plan with the patient, their family/caregiver, the patient's physician, and health care team and modifies as needed.
- Evaluation includes interview, observation, palpation, specialized assessments including goniometry, muscle strength testing, and sensory testing.
- Independently implements and documents plans of care for patients with routine to complex problems to facilitate continuity of care.
- Maintains necessary clinical records, collects data, and prepares reports on activities.
- Initiates and participates in regularly scheduled case conferences; includes all disciplines.
- Performs history and assessment related to episode of patient illness to determine the patient's habilitation/rehabilitation needs.
- Recommends adaptive equipment and/or home modifications to maximize the patient's functional abilities and safety.
- Performs procedures and modalities, including therapeutic exercise, functional mobility training, gait training, heat/cold application, and ultrasound.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in physical therapy from an accredited school.
- 1-2 years clinical experience.
- License to practice Physical Therapy in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia or any combination based on work location(s).
- CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation).
- Valid State Driver's License in good standing with a dependable vehicle for transportation.
This position has a hiring range of $72,758 - $123,260.
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