Physical Therapist Mon-Fri

University of Maryland Medical System; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System seeks a Physical Therapist responsible for assessing patients and developing care plans. This full-time role involves delivering treatment to enhance mobility and overall functional status, primarily for adult and geriatric patients. The ideal candidate must have a degree in Physical Therapy, a relevant Maryland license, and experience in an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Current Maryland State license or eligibility is required.
• A minimum of one year of acute care experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment and development of patient care plans.
• Deliver and supervise physical therapy services to improve patients' functional status.
• Collaborate as an interdisciplinary team member.

Skills

Assessment

Patient care procedures

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BS in Physical Therapy

MS in Physical Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Windows

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Company Description

Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center — named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state’s busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another. The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we’re home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland’s health. Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.

Job Description

General Summary

The Patient Care Clinician, under limited supervision, is responsible for the assessment of patients including the development, evaluation, and modification of the plan of care. This person interprets and performs complex patient care procedures specific to their area of expertise. Clinicians are members of the Care Team and Support Team who have accountability to function as a team to accomplish patient outcomes identified in the pathway/plan of care.

The Physical Therapist will render physical therapy services to inpatients, planning and conducting screening/assessment, developing treatment plans, delivering or supervising the delivery of treatment intervention and education for the purpose of decreasing pain; restoring mobility and/or strength; improving coordination, balance, endurance and ambulatory status; restoring skin integrity; and improving the patient’s overall functional status. The Physical Therapist will function as an interdisciplinary team member within the hospital/facility and in interactions with other health care providers. Patients served include all age groups (Infant through Adult-Geriatric), but primarily Adult-Geriatric.

Mission

The mission of Baltimore Washington Medical Center is to provide the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services or designee.

Qualifications

• BS in Physical Therapy, or its equivalent required; MS degree preferred.
• Possesses current Maryland State license, or is eligible. One year of acute/subacute experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows or successful completion of a hospital training program required. Weekend Staff/Float Pool – 1 year of acute care experience is required.

Additional Information

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

Compensation

• Pay Range: $38.67-$56.92
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

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Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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