University of Maryland Medical System

Physical Therapist - Pelvic Health

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree required; Bachelor's or Master's degree acceptable if licensed prior to 2016
  • 1-2 years of experience as a physical therapist
  • Licensure as a Physical Therapist in Maryland
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, develop, and administer physical therapy treatment programs for patients
  • Perform patient assessments and create individualized treatment plans
  • Record patient evaluations and care in medical records
  • Educate and counsel patients and families about treatment plans
  • Mentor and train clinical team members and students
  • Participate in performance improvement activities and suggest improvements
  • Report clinical and operational issues to leadership

Benefits

  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage including prescription drugs
  • Generous tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  • Support for therapists pursuing specialist certification trainings
  • Flexible part-time or full-time work options
Full Job Description
This position is flexible part-time or full-time.

As a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist in our outpatient location, you will:
  • Evaluate for, develop, and administer physical therapy treatment programs for referred patients. Programs are designed to restore function, prevent disability following injury or disease, and assist patients in achieving maximum performance.
  • Patients served include adult through geriatric.

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 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.
  • 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.

As a member of our team, you will experience:
  • A supportive, stimulating and collaborative work environment
  • A comprehensive benefits package to support your health and a balanced lifestyle - including health, vision, and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage, Tax-Free Savings Plans, and more!
  • Generous tuition reimbursement to support your continuing education and professional growth.
  • At Charles Regional we are willing to support therapists in pursuit of further specialist certification trainings.


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: 1-2 years
  • Licensure/Certifications: Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of MarylandCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • 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

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.
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