PRN Inpatient Physical Therapist
Mechanicsville, MD, 20659, USA
- Healthcare
- Volunteer
- physical therapy
- patient evaluation
- treatment planning
The PRN Inpatient Physical Therapist provides evaluation, treatment planning, implementation, and discharge services to patients in a hospital setting. They collaborate with healthcare teams, adjust care plans based on patient progress, and document all patient interactions thoroughly. The role requires licensure, clinical instruction responsibilities, and commitment to professional development within a major healthcare system.
MedStar Health is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital!
The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services to patients, to include screening and evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, treatment re-assessment and revision, patient/client re-evaluation, discharge planning, and documentation in a variety of settings. The Physical Therapist participates as requested in program planning and protocol development and assists the team in meeting established goals.
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Primary Duties:
Provides evaluation services including review of pertinent historical information, performance of specific assessments, and determination of recommendations and documentation of results. Explains evaluation findings and treatment plan to patient and family and incorporates patient and family in the goals setting.
Demonstrates proficiency in implementation of treatment protocols based upon evaluation findings, the patient's presentation, and the evolving health care environment. Consults with other healthcare professionals as indicated. Recognizes and documents changes in patient's condition requiring modification of the plan of care and/or the need for medical/rehabilitation consultation.
Completes appropriate discharge planning and follow-up care. Accurately and timely documents and charges for patient care activities considering our evolving health care environment, painting a clear picture of the patient's course of care including focused initial evaluation/plan of care that establishes baseline and goals, daily encounter notes, interim progress summaries, and discharge evaluation.
Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Manage an accurate schedule. Demonstrates a professional commitment to provide frictionless patient access to care through flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and actions/behaviors that display empathy in our patient consumer driven environment.
Takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth and competency for self and organization. Serves as a clinical instructor to assign students. Assists with orientation and mentoring of new staff, students, volunteers, and technicians.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia licensure required as deemed necessary for your specific location(s).
BLS (Basic Life Support).




