Physical Therapist PRN

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System seeks a PRN Physical Therapist to deliver services according to Maryland guidelines and departmental policies. You will evaluate patients, determine goals, and develop individualized treatment plans to improve movement and reduce pain.

Responsibilities include documenting evaluations, educating patients and families, mentoring clinicians, and participating in performance-improvement initiatives to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy degree required; Bachelor’s or Master’s accepted if licensed prior to 2016.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in Maryland and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Delivers physical therapy services based on patient need evaluations and treatment plans.
• Performs patient assessments and develops individualized plans to improve movement, manage pain, and prevent injury.
• Records evaluations and care in the medical record.
• Informs patients, families, and team members of evaluations and treatment plans.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Patient education

Instructional ability

Adaptability

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Maryland PT licensure

Job description

Job Requirements

PRN As Needed

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.

• 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

Education & Experience - Preferred

• Experience: 1 year licensed Physical Therapist experience

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.