Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Ft. Meade, MD

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Differentiate musculoskeletal from non-musculoskeletal complaints, surgical from non-surgical conditions and identify “red flag” conditions that warrant immediate referral to specialty providers.
• Evaluate the functional and physical capacity of referred inpatients and outpatients with a variety of diagnosis, functional and cognitive abilities.
• Revise treatment plans or refers appropriately when patients fail to respond or show adverse reactions to treatment.
• Develop and implement progressive and comprehensive treatment plans based on their evaluation findings.
• Serve as clinical instructor of affiliating military and civilian Physical Therapist and Physical Therapy Assistant students.
• Teach patients, family members and others in an individual or group format on a broad spectrum of physical therapy related topics to include but are not limited to therapeutic exercises, techniques to reduce joint and soft tissue stresses (joint sparring), appropriate body mechanics, fitness and exercise recommendations, injury prevention, healthy living and promotion of wellness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum to two (2) years current experience with at least 50% of those hours treating orthopedic and sports medicine conditions in an outpatient setting. Current experience is defined as having worked in direct physical therapy patient care within the past five (5) years.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy, Master’s Degree or Doctor of Physical Therapy preferred.
• Shall be a graduate of a Physical Therapy program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, American Physical Therapy Association.
• Possess current certification in basic cardiac life support (BCLS).
• Must be able to demonstrate advanced competency in the efficient treatment and exercise progression for a variety of Orthopedic and Sports Medicine conditions to include sprains, strains, fractures and post-surgical orthopedic conditions.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Potomac Healthcare Solutions offers the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance with PPO and HSA Options (United Healthcare)
• Dental Insurance (Humana)*
• Vision Insurance (Humana)*
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Health Savings Account with Employer Match
• Prescription Drug Program
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability (Mutual of Omaha) *
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (Mutual of Omaha) *
• Relocation Assistance
• 10 Days Paid Time Off
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Continuing Education Assistance/License Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentives and More

NOTE: *Effective the 1st day of the month following start date

About Potomac Healthcare Solutions:
Potomac Healthcare Solutions is an award-winning, dynamic, and rapidly growing healthcare services company with a proven background in providing world-class health services for both government and commercial organizations. We are actively recruiting skilled, caring practitioners to support our rapidly growing program base and supported healthcare facilities. If you would like to be a part of a quality-driven organization and make a difference, we would like to talk to you!

If you do not find interest in this opportunity but know of someone who may, we kindly ask that you refer the individual to Potomac Healthcare Solutions by forwarding this job posting.

Potomac Healthcare Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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