Kennedy Krieger Institute

Physical Therapist (International Center for Spinal Cord Injury- Outpatient )

Kennedy Krieger Institute • $78K — $106K *
Baltimore, MD 21215In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CPR certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
  • Eligible for license to practice as a PT in Maryland
  • Continuing education or certification in Physical Therapy or related field preferred
  • Competence across age groups required due to diverse patient population
  • Experience with neonate, pediatric, adolescent populations and some adults with disabilities preferred

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive evaluations and individualized treatment plans for patients
  • Deliver evidence-based therapy interventions to maximize function and independence
  • Delegate and supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and rehabilitation technicians
  • Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team for patient-centered outcomes
  • Participate in training programs and continuous learning
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with policies and regulations

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment with an interdisciplinary team
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development
  • Focus on diverse patient populations enhancing clinical skills
  • Ability to supervise and mentor support staff
  • Contribution to meaningful patient outcomes through specialized care
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

As a Physical Therapist I (PT I), you will:
  • Perform comprehensive evaluations and individualized treatment planning for patients with acquired and developmental disabilities
  • Deliver hands-on, evidence-based therapy interventions to maximize function and independence
  • Delegate and supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and rehabilitation technicians
  • Collaborate within a dynamic interdisciplinary team to drive patient-centered outcomes
  • Participate in intra- and interdisciplinary training programs and continuous learning
  • Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with KKI policies and Maryland Board regulations


Qualifications

  • CPR certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
  • Eligible for license to practice as a PT in the state of Maryland.
  • Continuing education or certification in Physical Therapy or a related field is preferred.
  • *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:
  • Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from an accredited undergraduate program for PTs.
  • Graduate degree (M.S. or higher) preferred.

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


Minimum pay range

USD $78,000.00/Yr.

Maximum pay range

USD $106,886.00/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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