Physical Therapist, Comprehensive Medical Rehabilitation Unit, Spinal Cord Injury Unit

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $10,000

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a Doctor of Physical Therapy to deliver evidence-based physical therapy services in a Maryland facility. The role requires evaluation, planning, and documentation within a patient-centered, multidisciplinary team.

License in Maryland and current BLS are required. This full-time position offers a sign-on bonus and opportunities for mentorship and professional growth in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy degree required; licensed in Maryland.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• No prior experience required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy services to patients per standards and policies.
• Assesses patients and develops individualized treatment plans to improve movement or reduce pain.
• Documents evaluations and care in the medical record.
• Educates patients and families about results and plan for treatment.
• Mentors clinical team members and students as needed.
• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Supports performance improvement initiatives and raises potential issues.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Clinical documentation

Professional ethics

Adaptability

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Maryland licensure for Physical Therapist

Job description

Job Requirements

$10,000 Sign On Bonus for new employees to UMMS!

Full time position - Monday - Fridays with rotating weekends

$10,000 Sign On Bonus for new employees to UMMS!

Full time position - Monday - Fridays with rotating weekends

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.

Work Experience

• 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.