Physical Therapist at The Judge Group Inc. in La Plata, Maryland

Job Description:

Location: La Plata, MD

Salary: $70,000.00 USD Annually - $95,000.00 USD Annually

Description: Our client is currently seeking a Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.


This job will have the following responsibilities:

• This position may oversee Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) Duties/Responsibilities:


• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients' functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.


• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.


• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care. •Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients' functional goals.


• Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.


• Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures. Utilizes WebPT.


• Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of adult patients of all ages.


• Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations. Education and Experience:


• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program. DPT strongly preferred.


• Current Maryland state PT license.

• Physical Requirements:


• Duties require extensive standing and walking. •Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.


• Duties require frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
  
  

Email: Acialone@judge.com



Contact: acialone@judge.com


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