Job Description

This is a 13 week local or travel contract WITH extension or ability to sign on full time afterwards.

We’re looking for a Physical Therapist for an outpatient setting - minutes from the White House & Capitol.

The Details:

• Pay: $3400-$3600 weekly gross (Local & Travel rates available with maximized travel stipend)!
• Mon-Fri 8am - 4:30pm schedule with flexible start dates.
• 3 open positions to be filled!

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy
• State License - MD, DC, or VA (also open to compact licensures as well)
• BLS/CPR certification

Duties and essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Patient Evaluation and Diagnosis:
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations, including medical history review, testing of strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, posture, muscle performance, and functional capacity.
• Analyze test data and medical records to formulate a patient-specific plan of care and set achievable, measurable short- and long-term goals.

Treatment Implementation and Documentation:

• Administer physical therapy treatments, including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy techniques (e.g., joint mobilization, soft tissue massage), modalities (e.g., heat, ice, electrical stimulation), gait training, and neuromuscular re-education.
• Develop and instruct patients in customized Home Exercise Programs (HEPs).
• Continually assess the effects of treatment and adjust the plan of care as necessary, ensuring documentation of progress and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant patient records in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Accurately select appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes correlating with the treatment administered for billing purposes.

Collaboration and Supervision:

• Communicate effectively and collaborate with referring physicians, support staff, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), aides, and students in accordance with state practice acts and organizational policies.

Compliance and Professional Standards:

• Adhere to all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, including HIPAA and insurance guidelines.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development activities to maintain licensure and stay current with best practices in physical therapy.
• Contribute to the smooth operation of the clinic, which may involve assisting with scheduling, inventory, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.

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