Job Summary
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.
Primary Responsibilities:
- 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 shortterm treatment objectives and reevaluates and modifies treatment programs as necessary.
- Records patient evaluations reevaluations 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 patientcentered 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.
Qualifications :
- Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree required. Bachelors or Masters degree accepted if licensed prior to 2016 (per previous licensing requirement)
- Experience: None
- Licensure/Certifications:
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Maryland
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime