Physical Therapist

Job Description:
Distinctive Home & Health Care is a leading provider of healthcare to serve military installations across the United States. Our team of professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality of service and support for each one of our clients. Distinctive Healthcare is currently seeking to hire a full time Physical Therapist at F.E. Warren AFB.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Degree: Master's degree in physical therapy or Baccalaureate degree in physical therapy for graduates prior to January 1, 2002.
• Education: Graduate from a college or university approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• Experience: As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instructions.
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapist.

Core Duties:

• Perform a full range of physical therapist services in accordance with the scope of clinical privileges granted by the MTF.
• Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on an evaluation of the patient.
• Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in performing various physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Administer soft tissue mobilization, applying knowledge of mobilization techniques and body physiology.
• Administer traction to relieve pain, using traction equipment. ? Record treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart and/or automated systems.
• Coordinate treatment with physician and other staff members to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of the patient's health care. Contact referring physicians regarding patient care concerns, as required.
• Perform prevention and wellness activities, education, screening, and promote positive health behaviors.

Distinctive Home & Health Care is a leading provider of home health care services in Maryland. Our team of professionals provides the highest quality service and support for each one of our clients. Distinctive Home & Health Care has three divisions that support individuals, families, and organizations that need home care: Distinctive Home Care, Distinctive Health Care, and Angel Senior Home Care ( in Virginia – Medicaid provider).Distinctive Homecare provides elderly home care in Prince George's, Charles, Anne Arundel, and southern Montgomery counties of Maryland. Our professionals provides the highest quality service and support for each one of our clients ( in Virginia – Medicaid provider).Our home and health care services are based in Bowie, Maryland, and we have served 100s of families throughout the state of Maryland, DC, and Virginia for 15 years. Whether you or a family member needs personal care assistance in your own home or you are an organization that needs a healthcare staffing solution, Distinctive Home & Health Care is here to service our clients and families.For federal or state government contracting space, contact our office at 301-925-2900 and inquire about an opportunity or position within our organization throughout the United States.