Physical Therapist, CMR Unit

ACHE; Lutherville, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

ACHE is seeking a Maryland-licensed Physical Therapist to provide patient-centered rehabilitation services and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

The role includes patient assessments, treatment planning, documentation, and education for patients and families. Mentorship, continuous quality improvement involvement, and high standards of care are expected in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy degree required; Master’s or Bachelor’s accepted if licensed prior to 2016
• MD state licensure as Physical Therapist is required
• Current BLS certification required
• No prior experience required per posting

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy services to patients per standards, MD Board of Physical Therapy and policies.
• Develops and maintains individualized treatment plans to improve movement and manage pain.
• Records patient evaluations and care in the medical record.
• Informs patients and team of evaluation results and treatment plans.
• Provides therapy education and counseling to individuals.
• Mentors and trains clinical team members as needed.
• Demonstrates safe, patient-centered care and excellent service.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and suggests improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Pain assessment

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Patient education

Adaptability

Equipment operation

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Requirements

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

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.

Work Experience

Education & Experience - Required

• Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree required. Bachelor's or Master's degree accepted if licensed prior to 2016 (per previous licensing requirement)
• Experience: None

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.