Physical Therapist (Weekend-On Call) PRN INPATIENT

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,104 - 117,096; Part time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist I to provide weekend-only services. This role involves the evaluation of patients, planning and supervising therapy programs, and maintaining patient records.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program and demonstrate competence across age groups, focusing primarily on neonate and pediatric care. Pay ranges from $40 to $85 per hour.

Qualifications

• Competence across all age groups due to diverse patient population.
• Clinical care focus primarily on neonate, pediatric, and adolescent populations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate assigned patients; plan, execute, and document therapy programs.
• Maintain documentation according to department procedures and guidelines.
• Assist in care and maintenance of department equipment.

Education

Graduate of an accredited program in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

This part-time Physical Therapist I will generally provide weekend-only services and will perform evaluation and subsequent planning, execution, and supervision of therapy programs for persons with neuromotor dysfunction. The Physical Therapist will participate in intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary training programs for affiliating students, staff, and community agencies; maintain appropriate patient records; and clinical supervision of physical therapist assistants, physical therapy aides.

Responsibilities

1. Evaluate assigned patients; plan programs; execute, supervise, and document programs as planned.
2. Maintain written documentation, including patient reports, according to procedures of department, Institute, and Maryland PT guidelines.
3. Assist in care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
4. Provide daily guidance and direction to Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides.
5. Participate in planning and execution of programs for personal professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Individual must demonstrate competence across all age groups due to the diversity of the children and families served by KKI.
• Clinical care focus is on the neonate, pediatric, and adolescent populations, as well as some adults with disabilities.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited program in Physical Therapy

Experience

• Experience in pediatrics and/or rehabilitation and treatment preferred but not required.
• The individual will be able to address the needs of certain specific adults with disabilities on a case by case basis as determined by the physician and director.

Related Training

• Must be eligible for license to practice physical therapy in the State of Maryland

Minimum pay range

USD $40.00/Hr.

Maximum pay range

USD $85.00/Hr.

Vacancy ID

13152

Job Location

707 N Broadway, Baltimore, MD

Pos. Category

Rehabilitative Therapy - Physical Therapy

Pos. Type

Intermittent

Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet