Physical Therapist II - Rockville

The Physical Therapist II will be responsible to provide advanced skill level physical therapy service to a wide spectrum of pediatric disabilities/diseases. Must be knowledgeable in therapeutic exercise, abnormal and normal development, and modalities such as hydrotherapy and electric therapy. Work collaboratively with leadership, and program manager to provide updates for clinical and administrative operations of Rehabilitation Program and specifically with Physical Therapy Department. Outpatient PT located in Rockville, Maryland

Minimum Work Experience
At least 3 years of physical therapy experience with 3-4 years of pediatric experience preferred. (Required) Or

Required Licenses and Certifications
Physical Therapist Physical Therapist
Must have DC licensure or licensure in treating jurisdiction. Upon Hire (Required)

Functional Accountabilities
Clinical Skills and Expertise

• Evaluate and treat patients using appropriate frames of reference pursuant to practice acts.

• Select reliable and valid assessment tools relevant to diagnosis, functional limitation and patient history.

• Synthesize findings of evaluation to formulate valid and appropriate treatment plan and functional goal outcome.

• Has evidence of advanced knowledge in a minimum of 3 core competency areas in physical therapy.

• Recognize advanced competency in 1-2 pediatric physical therapy clinical areas

• Present one case study and one evidence based practice inservice to department staff (internal professional ladder only).

Documentation

• Comply with departmental policies and procedures for inpatient and outpatient documentation.

• Ensure documentation of aides and students are reviewed and co-signed.

Leadership

• Act as an ongoing mentor to Level I staff, students and other health care professionals.

• Assume primary or back up clinical instructor role for students.

• Assist team to prioritize and plan daily treatment schedules and manage patient load.

• Participate and enhance role of physical therapy in multidisciplinary clinics, programs and research.

Administrative

• Complete all administrative assignments to include billing, Beartime and requested operations input on time.

• Participate in data collection on research projects and PI initiatives.

• Identify need for change in current policies and procedures to reflect update in care and best practice.