Physical Therapist II Acute Care

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 45,543 - 74,693; Full time

Job summary

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) is seeking a Physical Therapist for the acute care setting. The role involves evaluating patient needs, developing treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Physical Therapy, a current Maryland license, and at least one year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for discharge planning and providing education to patients. This position offers a pay range of $33.06 – $54.22 per hour and requires strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience, with acute care experience preferred.
• Demonstrates competency in treating multiple patient populations in acute care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient needs and develop treatment plans.
• Implement therapeutic interventions and document patient progress.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for discharge planning.

Skills

Knowledge of physical therapy theories, practices, and standards

Skill in oral and written communication

Ability to evaluate patient function

Ability to set priorities and schedule patients

Excellent customer service skills

Basic computer skills

Education

BS, Masters, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Current Maryland license as a Physical Therapist

Job description

Physical Therapist – Acute Care

Under general supervision, delivers physical therapy (PT) services through evaluation of patient needs, goal determination and development of treatment plans in accordance with the Maryland Physical Therapy Practice Act. Demonstrates competency in treating multiple patient populations within the acute care setting.

Education

• BS, Masters, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Licensure and Certifications

• Current Maryland license as a Physical Therapist
• Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification)

Experience

• At least 1 year of experience
• Acute care experience preferred

Skills

• Knowledge of physical therapy theories, practices, and standards
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to evaluate patient function, develop treatment plans and monitor patient progress
• Ability to set priorities and schedule patients utilizing time efficiently
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in use of standardized tests to support documentation
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to manage an average caseload per productivity goals set
• Ability to treat at least two high‑risk patient populations
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn EMR navigation

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Patient Care
  • Evaluation: review medical history, diagnosis and physician’s prescription; observe and interview patient/caregiver; apply appropriate assessment procedures; determine short and long‑term goals with patient/caregiver input; establish plan of care based on goals and evaluation results; identify barriers to patient care.
  • Treatment: implement appropriate therapeutic interventions, progress treatment plan, teach activities to reinforce interventions, provide/fitting assistive devices, recognize patient distress signals needing follow‑up; document evaluations, re‑evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge summaries; record data required for statistics, billing, and quality improvement activities; utilize PTAs, rehab techs, and volunteers; supervise as required; provide written and verbal patient education; communicate with multidisciplinary team.
  • Collaboration: communicate with multidisciplinary team and patients/caregivers; participate in discharge planning with interdisciplinary team.
• Teaching, Training, Mentoring
  • Provide a positive experience for assigned medical residents and volunteers or student shadow experience; act as resource for new staff.
• Department Initiatives and Team Work
  • Receptive to departmental initiatives; demonstrate flexibility with schedule; identify and communicate workplace issues; use chain of command to promote cohesion and teamwork.
• Professional Growth & Development
  • Recognize clinical limitations and seek education; seek advice from PT mentor or program manager; use evidence‑based research for practice and documentation.
• Performance Improvement
  • Seek and incorporate feedback; participate in performance improvement activities; adhere to department performance improvement requirements.
• Leadership Collaboration
  • Resolve unit issues and develop resolutions; perform peer reviews annually.
• Fiscal Accountability
  • Demonstrate billing and coding proficiency; manage time to increase productivity; meet productivity standards; seek feedback for improvement.
• Community Outreach
  • Support GBMC sponsored community events.

Pay Range: $33.06 – $54.22 per hour.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.