Physical Therapist: Inpatient

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist I to provide evaluation and treatment for individuals with acquired or developmental disabilities. The role includes evaluating patients, developing care plans, and delivering evidence-based interventions, while collaborating with families and the interdisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates are committed to pediatric rehabilitation and advancing expertise in developmental disabilities, with strong clinical documentation and

Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Maryland.
• Current CPR certification.
• Master’s degree from an accredited physical therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients using examination techniques and standardized measures.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care based on patient needs.
• Provide evidence-based physical therapy interventions.
• Collaborate with families, physicians, case managers, and the rehab team.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home and community programming.
• Complete accurate clinical documentation and participate in team meetings.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Plan of care development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical documentation

Caregiver education

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited physical therapy program

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist I

Build your career while making a meaningful difference.

Kennedy Krieger Institute is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist I to provide evaluation and treatment services for individuals with acquired or developmental disabilities.

In this role, you will evaluate patients, develop individualized plans of care, provide evidence‑based physical therapy interventions, collaborate with families and interdisciplinary team members, and help patients work toward greater mobility, function, and participation.

This opportunity is ideal for a Physical Therapist who is passionate about rehabilitation and interested in developing expertise in pediatrics and the treatment of individuals with developmental or acquired disabilities.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate and re‑evaluate patients using appropriate examination techniques and standardized, objective measurement tools.
• Develop and implement individualized physical therapy plans of care based on each patient’s needs and goals.
• Provide treatment in accordance with Maryland Physical Therapy standards of practice and within your professional competencies.
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, case managers, and members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Educate patients and caregivers on appropriate home and community programming.
• Delegate appropriate components of the plan of care to Physical Therapist Assistants and communicate effectively regarding patient needs and progress.
• Provide direct supervision to rehabilitation technicians, aides, trainees, and students as appropriate.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation consistent with APTA guidelines, departmental policies, and Maryland laws and regulations governing physical therapy practice.
• Participate in interdisciplinary conferences, staff meetings, training programs, regulatory‑review preparation, and performance‑improvement initiatives.
• Help maintain departmental equipment and supplies.
• Participate in professional development activities that support continued clinical growth.

Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Maryland.
• Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Master’s degree from an accredited physical therapy program.

Highly Preferred

• Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.

Experience Preferred

• Previous physical therapy and/or rehabilitation experience.
• Experience working in pediatrics.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and transfer patients and adaptive or therapeutic equipment weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Perform the physical activities necessary to complete physical therapy assessments and treatment programs.
• Move between offices and various clinical locations throughout the workday.
• Effectively use computers, peripheral devices, rehabilitation equipment, and/or assistive technology.
• Travel to different locations within Maryland and/or nationally as needed.

Work Environment

• This position requires physical presence at the assigned job site.
• Availability outside normally scheduled working hours may occasionally be required.
• The clinical environment may involve exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, hazardous materials, and individuals exhibiting aggressive or challenging behaviors.

USD $78,000.00/Yr.

USD $106,886.00/Yr.