The University of Maryland Medical System
Physical Therapist 2, Inpatient
The University of Maryland Medical System, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work!A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage – Tax-Free Savings Plans, Tuition Reimbursement and more!Work Life Balance: You’ll accrue annual leave; we offer dependent care reimbursement, short/long term disability and an employee assistant program.Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement & continuing education options.Job Description
Physical Therapist 2 - Inpatient Acute RehabUnder general supervision performs a full range of advanced physical therapy services through direct patient evaluations and treatment as well as non-direct patient care activities. Operates and models a high level of general clinical competency and developing expertise in at least one clinical area.Serves as a resource on advanced physical therapy theory and practice to physical therapy staff, therapy assistants, students and/or volunteers as directed.Offers guidance and direction to staff regarding standard and complex assessments in a broad area of practice.Assists Senior Therapist in training and orienting staff and students to therapy programs and standards of practice as requested.Mentors and educates non-rehab staff on the role of rehab or a specific treatment technique.Manages team operations in absence of Senior Physical Therapist.Provides physical therapy services to referred in-patients and out-patients with medical and psychiatric diagnoses which result in functional limitations, by performing complex assessments and demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning skills, in accordance with generally accepted physical therapy standards and department procedures.Performs and/or coordinates a comprehensive initial evaluation, by administering a battery of standardized and non-standardized tests to evaluate the patient's level of skill and performance and identifies problems that require skilled intervention.Gathers pertinent information from the patient's medical record to identify problems and select appropriate procedures.Identifies problems and makes assessments by prioritizing and establishing treatment goals directed toward problems that are objective, functional, and measurable.Treats patients individually or in groups utilizing accepted therapy methods, modalities and procedures.Records patient evaluation, treatment plans, re-evaluation and revises goals according to patient progress in accordance with departmental procedure using uniform terminology and accepted charting formats.Participates in quality assurance activities by conducting and participating in peer reviews; suggests quality assurance topics, and respectfully suggests alternate methods which may improve the delivery of physical therapy services.Participates in physical therapy in-service training programs. Attends outside continuing education programs as required to maintain current licensure.Qualifications
Education and ExperienceBachelor's Degree plus five years of physical therapist experience, or Master’s Degree, or Master's equivalent, or Doctorate of PT, required.Current licensure as a physical therapist with the State of Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is required.Two years full-time experience as a licensed Acute Rehab Physical Therapist is required.Current CPR certification is required.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of physical therapy scope of practice, theory, and practice techniques in orthopedics, plastics, pediatrics, neurology, psychology, anatomy physiology, kinesiology, general medicine, cardiology, and trauma.Demonstrates competence/advanced knowledge and skills in at least one clinical area.Effective verbal and written communication skills are required in order to work with patients and other therapy personnel effectively.Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient populations served.Additional Information
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Physical Therapist 2 - Inpatient Acute RehabUnder general supervision performs a full range of advanced physical therapy services through direct patient evaluations and treatment as well as non-direct patient care activities. Operates and models a high level of general clinical competency and developing expertise in at least one clinical area.Serves as a resource on advanced physical therapy theory and practice to physical therapy staff, therapy assistants, students and/or volunteers as directed.Offers guidance and direction to staff regarding standard and complex assessments in a broad area of practice.Assists Senior Therapist in training and orienting staff and students to therapy programs and standards of practice as requested.Mentors and educates non-rehab staff on the role of rehab or a specific treatment technique.Manages team operations in absence of Senior Physical Therapist.Provides physical therapy services to referred in-patients and out-patients with medical and psychiatric diagnoses which result in functional limitations, by performing complex assessments and demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning skills, in accordance with generally accepted physical therapy standards and department procedures.Performs and/or coordinates a comprehensive initial evaluation, by administering a battery of standardized and non-standardized tests to evaluate the patient's level of skill and performance and identifies problems that require skilled intervention.Gathers pertinent information from the patient's medical record to identify problems and select appropriate procedures.Identifies problems and makes assessments by prioritizing and establishing treatment goals directed toward problems that are objective, functional, and measurable.Treats patients individually or in groups utilizing accepted therapy methods, modalities and procedures.Records patient evaluation, treatment plans, re-evaluation and revises goals according to patient progress in accordance with departmental procedure using uniform terminology and accepted charting formats.Participates in quality assurance activities by conducting and participating in peer reviews; suggests quality assurance topics, and respectfully suggests alternate methods which may improve the delivery of physical therapy services.Participates in physical therapy in-service training programs. Attends outside continuing education programs as required to maintain current licensure.Qualifications
Education and ExperienceBachelor's Degree plus five years of physical therapist experience, or Master’s Degree, or Master's equivalent, or Doctorate of PT, required.Current licensure as a physical therapist with the State of Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is required.Two years full-time experience as a licensed Acute Rehab Physical Therapist is required.Current CPR certification is required.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of physical therapy scope of practice, theory, and practice techniques in orthopedics, plastics, pediatrics, neurology, psychology, anatomy physiology, kinesiology, general medicine, cardiology, and trauma.Demonstrates competence/advanced knowledge and skills in at least one clinical area.Effective verbal and written communication skills are required in order to work with patients and other therapy personnel effectively.Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient populations served.Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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