Outpatient Orthopedic & Neurology Physical Therapist
Hampstead, MD
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Outpatient Physical Therapist Position

Job Description

• Evaluate assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify treatment plans based on patient needs, goals, and physician direction.
• Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients.
• Design functional treatment programs to support effective return to community activities.
• Educate patients, families, students, coworkers, and self.
• Perform professional duties related to patient care, therapy service development, and program delivery.
• Maintain compliance with organizational Code of Conduct, confidentiality, and professional standards.
• Promote patient and employee safety, focusing on safe patient handling, materials handling, infectious diseases, slips/trips/falls, and work environment.
• Follow clinic guidelines for personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Possess necessary skills and competencies to perform job functions according to the population served.

Job Specific Duties and Competencies

• Complete comprehensive patient evaluations and develop treatment plans aimed at progressing patients toward discharge within an established length of stay.
• Document medical records clearly, accurately, and timely, including goal writing, quality indicator assessments, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry.
• Ensure care is provided under valid physician orders and insurance approvals as required.
• Participate in student programs by providing supervision, developing learning objectives, and completing evaluations.
• Create and follow an individualized professional development plan; pursue continuing education and professional activities.
• Adhere to discipline-specific State Practice Act and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain professional licensure and complete state-mandated continuing education.
• Perform ethically according to professional codes of conduct.
• Engage in organizational performance improvement initiatives and provide feedback to maximize outcomes.

Additional Information

• Setting: Outpatient Orthopedics / High-Level Neurology
• Start: ASAP
• Evaluation Time: 60 minutes
• Treatment Time: 45 minutes
• Patient Productivity Expectations: 10-12 patients per day
• New Graduates: Strong new graduate physical therapists are encouraged to apply

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
• Minimum 1 year of outpatient clinical experience
• CPR Certification
• Active and applicable state license for the work location

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous successful assignment with the agency or organization is highly desired