Physical Therapist PT - New Graduate

Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Brandywine
Posted on: March 13, 2025

Job Description:

General Summary of Position
Now hiring new graduate physical therapists! MedStar Health Physical Therapy is looking for new and recent physical therapist graduates to join the largest non-profit, hospital-based, outpatient network in the region. Open positions in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia. New hire mentorship program: This program pairs a new associate with an experienced mentor. The program focuses on the clinical development of new hires and begins during the associate's introductory period (first 90 days). Additional financial benefits: Public student loan forgiveness (PSLF) Continued Education / Reimbursement Incentive program Sign-on bonus Learn more at: 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 inexperienced staff, students, volunteers, and technicians. Qualifications: Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy. Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy. Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia licensure required as deemed necessary for your specific location(s). American Heart Association's BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation) certification. Questions? To learn more about open positions, please contact Craig Harbert via email at or call .
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This position has a hiring range of $72,758 - $123,260

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