Outpatient Physical Therapist I - Pelvic Health

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental coverage

Tax-Free Savings Plans

Generous tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading medical institution in La Plata, Maryland is seeking a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist. This position offers a flexible part-time or full-time schedule. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating adult to geriatric patients, developing individualized treatment plans, and maintaining patient records. The ideal candidate will have a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree and 1-2 years of experience. A comprehensive benefits package is included, along with generous tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist required.
• Ability to develop personalized treatment plans for patients.
• Familiarity with medical and therapeutic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and administer physical therapy treatment programs for patients.
• Develop individualized treatment plans to improve patient mobility.
• Record patient evaluations and modify treatment plans as necessary.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapist in Maryland

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree

Bachelor's or Master's degree accepted if licensed prior to 2016

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Job Overview

At University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UM CRMC), our talented and diverse groups of professionals represent our strength. Through teamwork and a collaborative work environment, we proudly serve our patients and our community with unwavering commitment. It’s our passion for people that motivates us to do great work every single day. Consistently named among the top 100 Best Places to Work in Maryland, our team members have the opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive and stimulating environment.

Job Requirements

This position is flexible part‑time or full‑time.

As a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist in our outpatient location, you will:

• Evaluate for, develop, and administer physical therapy treatment programs for referred patients. Programs are designed to restore function, prevent disability following injury or disease, and assist patients in achieving maximum performance.
• Patients served include adult through geriatric.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

As a Member Of Our Team, You Will Experience

• A supportive, stimulating and collaborative work environment.
• A comprehensive benefits package to support your health and a balanced lifestyle - including health, vision, and dental coverage, prescription drug coverage, Tax‑Free Savings Plans, and more!
• Generous tuition reimbursement to support your continuing education and professional growth.
• At Charles Regional we are willing to support therapists in pursuit of further specialist certification trainings.

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: 1–2 years.
• Licensure/Certifications: Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Maryland. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• 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 patients 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.

Benefits

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

Compensation

• Pay Range: $38.67–$58.05
• Other Compensation (if applicable): Relocation Assistance

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