Physical Therapist 1, Outpatient

University of Maryland Medical System; Bel Air (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading medical system as a Physical Therapist. This full-time outpatient role involves supporting sports medicine rehabilitation, providing patient evaluations, setting treatment goals, and ensuring quality patient care. Ideal for new graduates with relevant licensure, this role offers a supportive environment and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
• New Graduates are welcome to apply.
• Effective communication with patients and healthcare personnel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physical therapy services through patient evaluations.
• Establish treatment goals and adjust plans based on patient response.
• Record patient evaluations and participate in quality assurance activities.

Skills

Knowledge of physical therapy techniques

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to learn positive guest relations skills

Education

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in Maryland

Current CPR certification

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Company Description

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.

Company Description

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.

A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County

Job Description

Physical Therapist 1 - Open to New Grads!

Full-time, Outpatient

You will be supporting Sports Medicine Rehabilitation Services and Aberdeen location

Pavilion III 515 S. Tollgate Road Suite 110, Bel Air, MD 21014

Under general supervision, 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.

II. 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.

• Provides 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, as follows:
• Performs comprehensive evaluations to identify problems that require physical therapy. Selects appropriate tests and measurements to identify and define specific patient problems.
• Sets priorities and establishes treatment goals directed toward problems that are objective, functional, and measurable. Plans and selects the most appropriate treatment modality, method, or procedure to address goals.
• Selects and implements alternate methods or procedures when goals are not being adequately attained, adjusting goals according to patient response. Determines when goals have been reached and problems resolved.
• Provides competent patient care. Maintains patient privacy. Teaches patients and families home care and exercise skills specific to the patient's disability. Recognizes patient distress signals and provides emergency care, via CPR, when necessary.
• Requests the assistance of Physical Therapy Assistants, Therapy Aides and/or volunteers as appropriate.
• Records patient evaluations, re-evaluations and care provided in the medical record in accordance with departmental documentation standards.
• Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as patient evaluation results, treatment plans, progress reports, discharge summaries, and other such reports.
• Records patient charges and procedures performed, daily.
• Participates in quality assurance activities, suggests areas for improvement to colleagues in a tactful and considerate manner. Suggests quality assurance topics and alternate treatment techniques to improve physical therapy services.
• Assumes responsibility to resolve or reports clinical and operational issues department leadership for resolution in order to assure smooth departmental operations.
• Attends and participates in clinical patient rounds and conferences as required, as part of the interdisciplinary patient care team. Communicates observations, facts and comments to interdisciplinary team members.
• Attends physical therapy in-service training programs. Suggests in-service topics and speakers. Presents information concerning continuing education courses to Physical Therapy staff at in-service programs.
• Oversees and directs the work of therapy aides, volunteers and students as directed by the department leadership.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist with the State of Maryland is required
• Current CPR certification is required.
• New Grads are welcome to apply
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of physical therapy techniques and practices; and general knowledge of orthopedics, neurology, trauma, pathology, and general medicine is required.
• In UMMC Rehabilitation department, knowledge of equipment such as wheelchairs, transfer devices, lift equipment, modalities, and other therapeutic equipment is required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required in order to work with patients and other health care personnel effectively.
• Ability to read, write and speak English in order to follow and give instructions accurately.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population served on the assigned unit.
• Ability to learn and practice positive guest relations skills
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient populations(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
  
  
  

Additional Information

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

Compensation:

• Pay Range: $37.15-$57.17
• Other Compensation (if applicable): NA
  
  
  

• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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