Kennedy Krieger Institute

Experienced Physical Therapist (Patuxent Woods Location)

Kennedy Krieger Institute • $89K — $110K *
Columbia, MD 21044In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
6 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Maryland Physical Therapist license required.
  • CPR certification must be maintained.
  • Preferred continuing education or certification in Physical Therapy or related field.
  • Master's degree in Physical Therapy required; Doctorate preferred.
  • Minimum three years of experience in a related Physical Therapy practice setting required.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate and develop advanced clinical specialization proficiency.
  • Propose and help develop clinical service delivery models, policies, and treatment protocols.
  • Participate in establishing training programs and competency measures for clinical specialization.
  • Coordinate specific program functions, including student training and staff orientation.
  • Evaluate and re-evaluate patients using various examination techniques.
  • Execute patient care plans consistent with established standards and personal competencies.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team about care plans.

Benefits

  • Professional development programs offered.
  • Opportunities for advanced clinical specialization training.
  • Access to community agency collaborations.
  • Participation in interdisciplinary conferences and training.
  • Support for maintaining and improving clinical competencies.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Physical Therapist II will perform evaluation and subsequent planning, execution, delegation and supervision of therapy programs for persons with acquired or developmental disabilities. The incumbent will begin to demonstrate advanced proficiency in one or more areas of clinical specialization and will work with the leadership team to develop and implement staff training programs related to clinical specialization.

Responsibilities

  1. Demonstrate and continue to develop advanced proficiency in one or more areas of clinical specialization. Propose and participate in the development of models for delivery of services related to clinical specialty including drafting policies and procedures, treatment protocols, and clinical practice guidelines.
  2. Review and interpret literature related to clinical specialization. With oversight from program leadership and senior staff, participate in the establishment of training programs and development of objective measures related to competency for clinical specialization.
  3. With oversight from program leadership and senior staff, participate in coordination specific program functions as assigned. This may include, but not be limited to, a student-training program, external continuing education programs, and staff training and orientation.
  4. With oversight from program leadership and senior staff, participate in coordinating and executing projects related to performance improvement.
  5. Evaluate/re-evaluate assigned patients using a variety of examination techniques including descriptive, quantitative, objective, standardized, reliable, and valid measurement tools.
  6. Execute patient plans of care using methods and procedures consistent with the Standards of Practice established by the Board of Physical Therapy Examiners of Maryland and within individual competency to perform.
  7. Appropriately delegate and communicate to Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) regarding plan of care. Ensure the competency of PTA and technician's skill as it relates to specific delegation of interventions. Provide direct supervision of all technicians, aides, and trainees.
  8. Effectively communicate with patients, families, rehabilitation team members, case manager, and attending/referring physicians regarding patient's plan of care. Provide instruction to caregivers regarding home and community programming.
  9. Complete all written documentation related to patient care. Ensure documentation consistent with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) guidelines for documentation and in accordance with to both the policies and procedures of the Kennedy Krieger Institute department and the Laws and Regulations of the Board of Physical Therapy Examiners of Maryland.
  10. Actively participate in meetings and committees, to include execution of tasks related to preparing for regulatory review and performance improvement projects. Participate in staff meetings, supervisory meetings, and intra-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary conferences and training programs in cooperation with community agencies and programs.
  11. Assist in care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
  12. Participate in planning and execution of programs for personal professional growth and development.


Qualifications

  • Must possess and maintain licensure to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state of Maryland.
  • Must possess and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
  • Continuing education or certification in Physical Therapy or a related field is preferred.


EDUCATION:
  • Master's degree from an accredited school of physical therapy required.
  • Doctorate degree highly preferred.


EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum three years of experience working in a related Physical Therapy practice setting required.
  • Experience working with or treating children or adults with developmental or acquired disabilities is preferred.


Minimum pay range

USD $89,535.00/Yr.

Maximum pay range

USD $110,886.00/Yr.

About Kennedy Krieger Institute

Kennedy Krieger Institute is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, that provides inpatient and outpatient medical care, community services, and school-based programs for children and adolescents with learning disabilities, as well as disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system. The Institute is internationally recognized for improving the lives of children and adolescents with pediatric developmental disabilities and disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system through patient care, special education, research, and professional training. The Institute's patient care programs offer an interdisciplinary approach to treatment that integrates care from physicians, nurses, therapists, and educators. The Institute's research programs focus on the development of new treatments and therapies for pediatric developmental disabilities and disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system. The Institute's professional training programs provide education and training to healthcare professionals, educators, and researchers in the field of pediatric developmental disabilities and disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system.
Learn more about Kennedy Krieger Institute
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1937
* Ladders Estimates

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