Physical Therapist
The Judge Group Inc.

Job Info

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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

This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com

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