Physical Therapist MD

JOB TITLE: Physical TherapistLOCATION: Wheaton, MD - Will be relocating to White Oak Town Center in 2025!HOURS: 4 DAY WORK WEEK - Monday - ThursdayPAY: $85,000+ salary based on years of experience with $15,000 sign on bonus AND incentive program with bonus earnings up to $30k!FREE PARKING AT ALL OFFICES**Open to therapists in all locations Rockville, Chevy Chase, and DC. Must be be licensed to practice physical therapy in Maryland or District of Columbia, depending on location of practice.**BENEFITS:Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - CignaFSAHSALife Insurance401K ContributionsDisability InsurancePaid Time OffEvery Friday offTuition AssistanceFree ParkingPaid Maternity and Paternity LeaveSTD/LTD/ADD Insurance (short-term disability, long-term disability and accidental death and dismemberment insurance)GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Plans, interprets, and implements specific physical therapy treatment programs for patients. Registered physical therapist licensed in the state in which one is practicing. Maintains ethical and professional conduct at all times and adheres to APTA standards of practice for physical therapists.SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports directly to the Director of RehabilitationSUPERVISION EXERCISED: PT Assistant and PT Aides if Director of Rehabilitation/Assistant Director of Rehabilitation is not presentTYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination; Frequent standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; Requires handling and lifting of patients; Requires ability to safely use department equipment; Requires prolonged sitting and standing for periods of time, as well as bending and stooping; Requires ability to facilitate prescribed treatment, including full manipulation and resistance; Requires ability to communicate nature of treatment to patient and prepare doctors report; Lifts and carries items up to 100 pounds.TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to diseases and other conditions common in a clinic environmentMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: (This list may not be all-inclusive)Plan, evaluate and modify patients treatment programs in coordination with the physicianAdminister treatment program per physician instructions; clarify physician treatment instructions as needed; confer with physicians and medical staff on patient care issuesComplete patients evaluation, re-evaluations, progress notes, daily notes and discharge summaries in a timely and compliant manner, following guidelines established by ARA / ARTSBill patients/insurance companies according to established procedures, and rectifies billing issues with Business Office staffEducate patients and family in proper care and use of home instructions and exercise programsAttend required meetings and in-servicesParticipate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations and licensureSupervise the PT aides as neededOther duties and tasks as assigned by the Director/Assistant Director of RehabilitationPerform periodic internal documentation audits (as directed by the Director/Assistant Director of Rehabilitation or Executive Director)Other Duties as Assigned: The assignment of duties to employees is not limited to the content of this job description. Other tasks and assignments may be related to the work usually assigned to the employee, but in some circumstances may be completely unrelated.PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Basic computer skillsKnowledge of the principles, practices, standards, and techniques of physical therapyKnowledge of patient insurance verification proceduresKnowledge of medical terminologyKnowledge of the State of Maryland PT regulations (Title 10.38) defining the role of the PT and the Guidelines Summary for PTs (DC regulations when appropriate Title 17.67)Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments; Knowledge of how to use and maintain physical therapy equipmentKnowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environmentSkill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, other staff, and the publicAbility to communicate clearly both orally and in writingSkill in writing reports, preparing correspondence, and keeping patient care recordsAbility to make good use of body mechanics and follow safety regulationsSkill in identifying and recommending problem resolutionCOMPLIANCE:Follow requirements of certification and licensure mandated by the state in which they are practicingFollow compliance requirements mandated by HFCA, Medicare and all other ARA contracted carriers; This should include a working knowledge of the accountability of others within the practice as wellKnowledge of financial and coding practices necessary to ensure the accurate submission of charges for services rendered in accordance with all federal, state and local regulationsKnowledge of all applicable regulations regarding billing and collection activitiesFollow guidelines for maintaining patient confidentialityDemonstrate a strong commitment to honest and responsible corporate conductIdentify, report and/or prevent any fraudulent or unethical behaviorInitiate notification to management if inappropriate behavior is observed within the organizationFollow electronic security protocols including not using company computers for non-business purposes and not using cell phones during work hoursHIPAA-Minimum Necessary Access to PHIThe responsibilities associated with this position allow access to the computer role of PT/OAC only. We are committed to enforcing minimum-necessary access to our patients PHI by limiting the uses and disclosures of this information within our practice. In order for this employee to carry out his/her TPO (treatment, payment, and healthcare operations) in a manner that best serves our patients, the employee needs access to the aforementioned computer role. Role descriptions are explicitly defined in our HIPAA manual. Access to computer information is password protected. Upon termination of an employee, his/her password will be deleted from the system.EDUCATION: Entry-level degree in physical therapy from an accredited institutionEXPERIENCE: Minimum of clinical internships in physical therapyCERTIFICATE/LICENSE: Physical therapy license in the state in which one practicesALTERNATIVE TO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: NoneDISCLAIMER:The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Created: 2025-02-03