Home Care Therapy Professional Development Specialist Job Listing at MedStar Health in Hyattsville, MD (Job ID 169421)

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About the Job

General Summary of Position
The Professional Development Specialist is accountable for leading professional development and clinical education initiatives for multidisciplinary patient care associates and clinical leaders within MedStar Health Home Care. In collaboration with the Director of Interprofessional Education and Development Director of Therapy Operations Quality and other organizational leaders this role assesses learning and development needs and oversees the planning development implementation and evaluation of educational programs and initiatives that support clinical practice associate competency professional growth and leadership development.The Professional Development Specialist guides the development and implementation of evidence-based practices and supports department leaders in advancing clinical care staff development education performance improvement and compliance with external regulatory and accreditation standards. This role fosters a culture of continuous learning and professional development across the organization.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school required
• Doctoral degree In Physical Therapy from an accredited school preferred or
• Master's degree In Occupational Therapy from an accredited school

• 3-4 years Experience working in skilled home care required
• 1-2 years Experience in education or professional development preferred
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred

• PT - Physical Therapist in the District of Columbia and Maryland (or ability to obtain licensure). required or
• AOTA - Occupational Therapy in the District of Columbia and Maryland (or ability to obtain licensure) required
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

• Excellent communication /interpersonal skills (including radio telephone and written).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel and able to quickly learn other software systems required for the position.
• Good time management and project management skills.
• Good research and writing skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgment and seek guidance when appropriate.
• Emotional stability to function effectively in unpredictable situations.
• Demonstrates high level of clinical competence related to skilled home care settings as well as varying patient populations and age groups.
• Basic medical math skills.