Pediatric Physical Therapist I

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist to deliver therapy services, evaluate patient needs, and develop individualized treatment plans. You will record evaluations and progress, educate patients and families, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize mobility and pain management.

Requirements include Doctor of Physical Therapy, Maryland licensure, BLS, and the ability to adapt hours to the organization's needs.

Qualifications

• Patient evaluations and goal setting to guide therapy.
• Develops and maintains individualized treatment plans.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and team members.
• Ability to work with a diverse healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy services to patients per standards and policies.
• Evaluates patients and creates and revises treatment plans.
• Records evaluations and care in medical records.
• Informs patients and families of results and plans.
• Provides therapy education and counseling to individuals.
• Mentors and trains clinical team members as needed.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Requirements

Company Description: The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women's and children's health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you'll enjoy as a member of our team.

Experience in Pediatric Hospital Setting Preferred

Job Summary

Delivers physical therapy services through the evaluation of patient needs, goal determination, and development of treatment plans according to the principles and practices of physical therapy.

Primary Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.

• Performs physical therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted standards, Maryland Department of Health Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, code of ethics, and departmental and/or organizational policies and procedures.
• Performs patient assessments and develops individualized treatment plan programs for clients/patients to improve movement, manage pain, and/or prevent injury. Develops and maintains long‑and short-term treatment objectives and re‑evaluates and modifies treatment programs as necessary.
• Records patient evaluations, re‑evaluations and care provided in the medical record, in accordance with departmental documentation standards.
• Informs patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members of evaluation results and plan for treatment and refers for further evaluation.
• Plans and provides therapy education and counseling to individuals.
• Provides mentorship and training to clinical team members and/or students as eligible based on departmental needs.
• Demonstrates interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and suggests areas for improvement to colleagues in a tactful and considerate manner.
• Proposes performance improvement topics and alternate treatment techniques to improve therapy services.
• Reports clinical and operational issues to departmental leadership and assists in their resolution to assure high quality care and efficient departmental operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree required. Bachelor's or Master's degree accepted if licensed prior to 2016 (per previous licensing requirement)

Licensure/Certifications

Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Maryland
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to access, review, and integrate information from a variety of sources to develop a treatment plan.
• Strong verbal, written, and non‑verbal communication skills, including the ability to instruct others.
• Interpersonal skills to enable the therapist to establish and maintain rapport with patient as part of the therapeutic relationship.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse healthcare team.
• Ability to manage time and set priorities according to the demands of the job.
• Ability to conceptualize and problem-solve in the management of the patient.
• Ability to break down functional tasks to achieve patient centered goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and patients.
• Ability and willingness to adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with patients and team members.
• Ability to effectively use various pieces of medical and therapeutic equipment.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.