Physical Therapist I

Job Requirements

Company Description

At Shore Regional Health, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You'll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Our comprehensive system has many locations and practice options to choose from throughout the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland.

As a team member of UM Shore Rehabilitation Services in Easton you will enjoy:

• One-on-one patient care. We differentiate ourselves from most outpatient therapy practices by having our therapists work with one patient at a time. We believe this allows us to achieve the best treatment outcomes and offers the best experience for our patients.
• Generous paid time off. Full time salaried clinical staff accrue a total of 27 days paid time off per year in each of the first five years of employment - 7 holidays plus four full weeks of vacation/sick time off. This increases to a total of 32 days paid time off per year after five years of service. (Part time salaried clinical staff accrue paid time off on a pro-rated basis.)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 4% employer match.
• Healthcare benefits. Highly competitive and affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance equivalent to one year's salary paid by the employer with the ability to purchase additional coverage.
• Paid subscription to MedBridge for CEUs and patient education resources.
• Career ladder advancement opportunities.

Job Description

Deliver physical therapy services through evaluation of patient needs, goal determination, and development of treatment plans according to the principles and practices of physical therapy.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

1. Performs direct physical therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted physical therapy standards, State of Maryland Physical Therapy Practice Act, code of ethics, and departmental procedures.

2. Records patient evaluations, re-evaluations and care provided in the medical record, in accordance with departmental documentation standards.

3. 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 physical therapy services.

4. Assumes responsibility to resolve or report clinical and operational issues to department leadership for resolution, to assure high quality care, and efficient departmental operations.

5. Demonstrates interdisciplinary, safe, patient centered care and delivers excellent customer service.

Work Experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Maryland
• Current ACLS or BCLS certification

The employee in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the age of the patients served. He/she must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status, to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the necessary care as described in the department's policies and procedures