Physical Therapist I - Outpatient- DC and Rockville Sites

Responsible for providing physical therapy to a wide spectrum of pediatric disabilities. Must be knowledgeable in therapeutic exercise, normal and abnormal development and orthotics/equipment.Position will be split at DC and Rockville LocationsOutpatient - M-F 8:00 to $4:30 pmQualifications:Minimum Work Experience1 year will accept new graduates (Preferred)Required Licenses and CertificationsPhysical Therapist Must have DC licensure and Maryland licensure or be a pending applicant for licensure with the DC Board with signed supervised practice form. (Required)Functional AccountabilitiesEvaluationObtain necessary history including previous medical conditions, pertinent family/social information and review of present complaints.Acknowledge evaluation indications and contraindications and utilize correct evaluation methodsSelect appropriate areas to assess: interpret assessment data accurately; re-assess at appropriate intervalsApply evaluation principles to variety of pediatric disabilities.Adapt methods when necessary based on patient's condition and environment.Treatment PlanningApply knowledge of disease/disability in order to develop an appropriate intervention.Identify team's role and collaborate with others to develop treatment priorities.Plan treatment based on accurate analysis.Establish appropriate long and short term goals.Appropriately plan for and assist team in discharge planning.Clinical SkillsEstablish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with patient and family.Adhere to treatment precautions and contraindications.Create and maximize treatment environment to aid patient's progress and promote optimal independence.Demonstrate effective problem solving skills.Respond appropriately to patient's responses to treatment.Modify and adapt activities and uses variety of strategies to achieve goalsInstruct family and staff on activities to support patient's treatment programIdentifies medical risks, complications and direct family to proper medical management.DocumentationComply with departmental policies and regulatory standards for inpatient and outpatient documentation.Accurately documents all aspects of patient care.AdministrativeComplete BEARTIME requests, patient billing and scheduling accurately and on time.Maintain all job requirements and competencies on time.Complete all assignments and provides appropriate departmental /operational input as requested.SafetySpeak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performanceProfessional GrowthActively participates in case conferences, patients rounds, in-services and staff meetings.Share information with others within framework of cooperation and teamwork.Participate and enhance physical therapy role in multidisciplinary specialty clinics and programs; enhance professional growth and development and act in accordance with ethical principles stated by APTA and other regulatory boards.Assume clinical instructor role for student program.Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff)Organizational Commitment/IdentificationAnticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/CommunicationDemonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others' ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solvingContribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial ResponsibilityUse resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing thingsSafetySpeak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance