Physical Therapist, Outpatient

$10,000 Sign On Bonus (Not applicable to current UMMS employees)

Monday-Friday 8 hours/ 5 days a week includes evenings

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.

• Education : Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree required. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree accepted if licensed prior to 2016 (per previous licensing requirement)

• Experience: None

•Licensure/Certifications: 

o Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Maryland

o 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.