Physical Therapist (Outpatient) - Per Diem

Howard University Hospital•Washington, DC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Per Diem Outpatient Physical Therapist at Howard University Hospital, you will evaluate and treat referred patients, building and carrying out individualized treatment plans that help people regain mobility, strength, and independence. You will work as scheduled, providing flexible, as-needed coverage within our Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation team.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an institution accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), American Physical Therapy Association. A Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy obtained prior to January 2016 will be accepted.
Licensure to practice physical therapy in the District of Columbia.
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Completion of a clinical internship in Physical Therapy.
Ability to adapt standard physical therapy techniques to the needs of special populations and assess patients with a variety of conditions.
Ability to establish treatment priorities and exercise independent, ethical judgment in carrying out therapeutic programs and plans of care.
Knowledge of clinical and fiscal data collection and reporting.
Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills, with physical health and manual dexterity sufficient to perform standard physical therapy procedures and handle equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an outpatient orthopedic or neurological rehabilitation setting.
Prior acute-care clinical rotation or experience.

Responsibilities

Perform complete initial physical therapy evaluations on patients referred by physicians or by departmental protocol.
Develop and implement treatment plans and programs based on diagnostic and prognostic neuro-muscular assessment, including long- and short-term goals, obtaining physician approval prior to commencing treatment.
Provide information to medical staff and other health personnel that may inform modifications to treatment prescriptions, plans, and goals.
Coordinate home programs and referrals for community services through social services and/or the Physical Therapy Manager.
Participate in the clinical aspects of the teaching program as required.
Maintain accurate records on all patients, documenting therapy prescriptions, patient problems, reactions to treatment, treatment plans, goals, and related clinical observations.
Administer and monitor a variety of treatment modalities (e.g., whirlpools, diathermy, hydrocollators, ultrasound, manual and electrical muscle and nerve testing and stimulation).
Evaluate and treat patients receiving total joints in the PACU to assess disposition and treatment protocol under the Total Joint of Excellence Program.