Program Specialist (PT / OT) - Wheelchair / Seating

MedStar Health is looking for a Program Specialist (Physical or Occupational Therapist) for the Wheelchair / Seating clinic at MHPT @ Irving Street Neuro! We are looking for a physical or occupational therapist with professional competency as a general practitioner in physical therapy; demonstrated independent use of varied evaluation and treatment approaches; the ability to utilize data and performance improvement to solve problems and improve processes; and excellent communication skills including handling difficult situations.

The Program Specialist will provide physical therapy, services to include but not limited to screening and evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, treatment re-assessment and revision, patient/client re-evaluation, discharge planning, and documentation in a variety of settings. Assists the team in meeting established goals. The Program Specialist possesses recognized expertise in a clinical/programmatic area. Facilitates and leads a program for the hospital, region or network that assists in the growth and development of the overall goals/vision of the organization. Helps develop and maintain systems to increase referrals and to communicate with physicians, insurers and external case managers and the community.

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Primary Duties:

• Providesevaluation and treatment services. Explains evaluation findings and treatmentplantopatientand family and incorporatesthemingoalsetting.Proficientin implementation of treatment protocols.Consultswith other healthcare professionals asindicated. Documentschangein patients'conditions.Completesappropriate dischargeplanning and follow-up care.Documentspatient care activitiesconsideringour evolving health care environment, painting a clear picture of the patient's course of care including focusedinitialevaluation/plan of care thatestablishesbaseline and goals,encounternotes, interim progress summaries, and discharge evaluation.

• Takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth for self and organization.Leadsthe development of the most current evidence-based educational opportunities for the clinicians within their programmatic area. Develops competencies andevaluatesstaff compliance in programmaticarea. Serves as a clinical instructor to assign students.Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Managean accurateschedule.Demonstrates a professional commitment toprovidefrictionless patient access to care through flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and actions/behaviors that display empathy in our patient consumer driven environment.

• Assistsleadership as requested inselection, training, orienting of staff, students, and volunteers.Assistthe leadership in special projects to meet the goals of the organization.Works collaboratively with the leadership to develop protocols, policies, and procedures toassureservice quality andparticipatesin development and implementation of goals andobjectivesfor specialty programarea. Develops a process toassureservice quality, delivered in an efficient/cost conscious manner.

• Catalyzes communication and collaboration with physicians, and other program/service stakeholders, across the care continuum, promoting improved programming, integration ofindicatedtherapy to promote value driven care and best practice in transitions in care for patients across our communities. Activelyparticipatesonteams/committees to promote the goals of the service line/program.

• Coordinates community and MedStar outreach and formal marketing initiatives to expand potential patient and referrer awareness of the specialty program area, capturesadditionalprogram volume as a result.Assistwith the initiative in developing andmaintainingreferrals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree of an accredited School of Physical or Occupational Therapy at a Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate degree level.

• Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia licensurerequiredasdeemednecessary for your specific location(s).

• American Heart Association'sBLS (Basic Life Support)for Healthcare ProvidersCPR(Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation)certification.

• 5-7 years of clinical experience with 2 years of experience with identified programmatic area preferred.