Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist
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Job Description
General Summary
- Under general supervision 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.
Qualifications :
Education and Experience
- Bachelors Degree plus five years of physical therapist experience or Masters Degree or Masters equivalent or Doctorate of PT required.
- Current licensure as a Physical Therapist with the State of Maryland is required.
- Current CPR certification is required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of physical therapy techniques and practices; and general knowledge of orthopedics neurology trauma pathology and general medicine is required.
- Ability to read write and speak English in order to follow and give instructions accurately.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population served on the assigned unit.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time while performing Physical Therapy services.
- Ability to learn and practice positive guest relations skills.
- Ability to work regularly with patients possessing potentially infectious disease using the appropriate Standard Precautions and safety procedures.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills are required in order to work with patients and other health care personnel effectively.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient populations(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patients requirements relative to his or her populationspecific and age specific needs.
Working Conditions
- Weekend shift work holiday oncall and overtime may be required.
- Work requires standing and walking approximately 95% of the time in the process of performing the responsibilities of the position.
- There is potential for regular exposure to patients possessing infectious disease requiring observance of Standard Precautions by wearing protective clothing and following safe work practices.
Patient Safety
- Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital department or unit patient safety initiatives.
- Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
- Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
- Identifies possible risks in processes procedures devices and communicates the same to those in charge.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
- Pay Range: $33.92$37.45
- Other Compensation (if applicable):
- Review theUMMS Benefits Guide
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
