Kennedy Krieger Institute

Physical Therapist (Inpatient)

Kennedy Krieger Institute • $83K — $108K *
Baltimore, MD 21215In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Current Maryland Physical Therapist license or ability to obtain before hire.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Master's degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
  • Minimum three years of experience in physical therapy practice.
  • Strong clinical reasoning and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and re-evaluate patients using evidence-based assessment tools.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patient goals.
  • Deliver therapy services adhering to Maryland regulations and APTA standards.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Educate caregivers regarding therapy programming and community resources.
  • Assist with developing clinical practice guidelines and treatment protocols.
  • Provide supervision and mentorship to PTAs, students, and volunteers.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continued education and advanced clinical training.
  • Involvement in impactful program development and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborative working environment with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Potential to specialize in advanced clinical areas.
Full Job Description
Physical Therapist II

Kennedy Krieger Institute | Baltimore, MD
Position Summary

The Physical Therapist II evaluates, develops, and implements individualized therapy programs for individuals with acquired or developmental disabilities. In addition to providing direct patient care, this role demonstrates advanced clinical expertise in one or more specialty areas and collaborates with departmental leadership to support staff development, training initiatives, program development, and performance improvement projects.
What You'll Do
Clinical Care
  • Evaluate and re-evaluate patients using standardized, objective, and evidence-based assessment tools.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that support patient goals and functional outcomes.
  • Deliver physical therapy services consistent with Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners regulations and APTA standards of practice.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Educate caregivers regarding home, community, and therapeutic programming.
Leadership & Clinical Specialization
  • Develop and demonstrate advanced proficiency in one or more clinical specialty areas.
  • Assist with the development of clinical practice guidelines, treatment protocols, and service delivery models.
  • Review and interpret current research literature to support evidence-based practice.
  • Support the development and delivery of staff education and competency programs.
  • Participate in program development, quality improvement, and departmental initiatives.
Mentorship & Supervision
  • Provide supervision and guidance to Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs), students, trainees, and volunteers.
  • Delegate patient interventions appropriately while ensuring competency and quality standards are maintained.
  • Participate in staff orientation, training, and professional development activities.
Documentation & Compliance
  • Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant patient documentation.
  • Participate in regulatory readiness activities and continuous performance improvement initiatives.
  • Assist with equipment management and maintenance of therapeutic resources.
Qualifications
Required
  • Current Maryland Physical Therapist license, or ability to obtain prior to hire.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Master's degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a physical therapy practice setting.
  • Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
Preferred
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.
  • Advanced training, continuing education, specialty certification, or recognized expertise in a clinical area.
  • Experience treating children and/or adults with developmental and acquired disabilities.
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift and transfer patients and therapeutic equipment up to 35 pounds.
  • Ability to provide hands-on physical therapy interventions and assessments.
  • Ability to travel between program locations as needed.
Working Conditions
  • Primarily onsite clinical environment.
  • Occasional work outside regularly scheduled hours as needed.
  • Potential exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and challenging patient situations.
Join Our Team

If you are an experienced physical therapist looking to advance your clinical expertise while making a lasting impact on individuals with developmental and acquired disabilities, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today and help children and adults achieve their fullest potential at Kennedy Krieger Institute.

Minimum pay range

USD $83,949.00/Yr.

Maximum pay range

USD $108,245.00/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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