Physical Therapist

Mapta; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community teaching hospital in Baltimore seeks a Physical Therapist to deliver quality care through evaluation and treatment planning. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and be a licensed PT in Maryland. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, and performance improvement.

Qualifications

• Current licensed Physical Therapist in Maryland required.
• One year of related experience preferred.
• Current ACLS or BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy services according to established standards.
• Record evaluations and treatment in medical records.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

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

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

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 duties performed by personnel so classified.

1. Performs direct physical therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted physical therapy standards, State of Maryland Physical Therapy Practice Act, code of ethics, and departmental procedures.
2. Records patient evaluations, re-evaluations and care provided in the medical record, in accordance with departmental documentation standards.
3. 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 physical therapy services.
4. Assumes responsibility to resolve or report clinical and operational issues to department leadership for resolution, in order to assure high quality care, and efficient departmental operations.
5. Demonstrates interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service

Company Description

When we say "our community" we mean it.

UMMC Midtown Campus, one of two campuses of the University of Maryland Medical Center, has had a long history of working to keep our community healthy and has grown to become a trusted teaching hospital for medical and surgical care in Baltimore City.

Located in Baltimore's cultural center near the historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, UMMC Midtown Campus is a 180-bed, community teaching hospital with a focus on helping people manage chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, pulmonary conditions, and infectious diseases.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

1. Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred
2. Current licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Maryland is required.
3. One (1) year of related experience preferred.
4. Current ACLS or BCLS certification is required.

Patient Safety

Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.

1. Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
2. Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
3. Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.

Additional Information

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

Compensation:

Pay Range : $36.83-$55.29

Other Compensation (if applicable):

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