Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree required; Bachelor's or Master's accepted if licensed before 2016
Licensed Physical Therapist in Maryland
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
One year of outpatient experience preferred, but new grads encouraged to apply
Strong verbal, written, and non-verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
Perform physical therapy services according to accepted standards and policies
Evaluate patient needs and develop individualized treatment plans
Record patient evaluations and care in medical records per documentation standards
Communicate evaluation results and treatment plans to patients, families, and the healthcare team
Provide therapy education and counseling to patients
Mentor clinical team members and students as needed
Participate in performance improvement and suggest enhancements for therapy services
Benefits
Relocation assistance available
Access to comprehensive health benefits
Opportunities for professional development
Supportive team environment
Flexible scheduling options
Full Job Description
Job Requirements
Full Time, Day Shift (Mon- Fri)
The University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center Outpatient Rehabilitation Center is located in North La Plata, Maryland within a five- mile radius of our main 110 bed hospital campus. Our facility offers one-on-one treatments including balance rehabilitation, pain management, and post-surgery orthopedic care.
We offer our patients offer personalized treatment plans for a variety of conditions.
Primary 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.
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 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: One year of experience as a Physical Therapist in an outpatient setting preferred. However NEW GRADS are strongly encourage to apply.
Licensure/Certifications:
Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Maryland
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
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.
Benefits
Compensation
Pay Range: $38.67 - $58.05
Other Compensation (if applicable): Relocation assistance
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About University of Maryland Medical System
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a university-based regional health care system focused on serving the health care needs of Maryland. It is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. It is a private, not-for-profit organization that operates 13 hospitals and has more than 28,000 employees. The University of Maryland Medical System was created in 1984 when the state-owned University Hospital became a private, nonprofit organization. It has academic affiliations with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. The system is governed by a Board of Directors, which is responsible for the system's strategic direction and oversight. The University of Maryland Medical System is committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective health care services to the people of Maryland.
