Physical Therapist Home Care, Montgomery County

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking foraPT (Physical Therapy) Homecare Clinician PV(Per Visit)tojoinourteam!
AsaPT Homecare Clinician PV,you willprovideevaluation and physical therapy treatmentin accordance withagency 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.
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Primary Duties:
Analyzes and documents patients and family's response to interventions. Evaluates measurable progress toward goals andrevisesthe plan of care.Identifiesandmodifiesunderlying 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, prescribedtreatment,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'sphysician,and health care team andmodifiesas needed.Evaluation includes interview, observation, palpation, specialized assessments including goniometry, muscle strength testing, and sensory testing.Such assessments require use of tools (e.g.,goniometer, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope) and the possession of sight and hearing senses or the use of prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately.
Independently implements and documentsplansof care for patients with routine to complex problems tofacilitatecontinuity of care. Documented interventions are related to planning of care. Interventions reflect the standard of care for patient condition/diagnosis. Interventions include utilizing agency and community resources. Performs therapy interventions consistent with home care protocols. Interventions reflect knowledge of standard home care supplies and equipmentused ininpatient care. Independently organizes patient assignments for completion of tasks within acceptabletimes. Seeks assistanceregardingcomplex patient problems. Maintains necessary clinical records, collects data, and prepares reports on activities. Submits completed admission records within48 hoursand daily records within 24hours.Maintains caseload mix and productivity for acuity level of patients.
Initiates andparticipatesin regularly scheduled case conferences; includes all disciplines. Includes patient and family in mutual goal setting and care plan revision. Participates in meetings and on committees andrepresentsthe department and agency in community outreach efforts. Enhances growth and development and enriches personal knowledge and skill through participation in educational programs and affiliations.
Performs history and assessment related to episode of patient illness todeterminethe patient's habilitation/rehabilitation needs. Recommends adaptive equipment and/or home modifications to maximize the patient's functional abilities and safety.Identifiesprimary patient problems from assessment.Identifiesdischarge planning needs including referrals toappropriate communityresources. Interprets abnormal clinical data toanticipateproblems associated with changing patient status.Performs procedures and modalities, including therapeutic exercise, functional mobility training, gait training, heat/coldapplication,and ultrasound.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in physical therapyfrom 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 - $130,041