Physical Therapist Tues-Sat

Physical Therapist Tues-Sat at University Of Maryland Medical System summary :

The Physical Therapist provides patient care by assessing individuals and developing treatment plans to enhance mobility, strength, and overall functional status. This role involves working as part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver physical therapy services to a diverse patient population, primarily focusing on adult and geriatric patients. The clinician ensures high-quality healthcare services in alignment with the mission of the Baltimore Washington Medical Center.

Job Description

General Summary

The Patient Care Clinician, under limited supervision, is responsible for the assessment of patients including the development, evaluation, and modification of the plan of care. This person interprets and performs complex patient care procedures specific to their area of expertise. Clinicians are members of the Care Team and Support Team who have accountability to function as a team to accomplish patient outcomes identified in the pathway / plan of care.

The Physical Therapist will render physical therapy services to inpatients, planning and conducting screening / assessment, developing treatment plans, delivering or supervising the delivery of treatment intervention and education for the purpose of decreasing pain; restoring mobility and / or strength; improving coordination, balance, endurance and ambulatory status; restoring skin integrity; and improving the patient’s overall functional status. The Physical Therapist will function as an interdisciplinary team member within the hospital / facility and in interactions with other health care providers. Patients served include all age groups (Infant through Adult-Geriatric), but primarily Adult-Geriatric.

Mission

The mission of Baltimore Washington Medical Center is to provide the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services or designee.

Qualifications

• BS in Physical Therapy, or its equivalent required; MS degree preferred.
• Possesses current Maryland State license, or is eligible. One year of acute / subacute experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows or successful completion of a hospital training program required. Weekend Staff / Float Pool – 1 year of acute care experience is required.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

PandoLogic. Category : Healthcare, Keywords : Physical Therapist (PT), Location : Rockville, MD-20848

Keywords :

Physical Therapy, Patient Care, Rehabilitation, Treatment Plans, Mobility Improvement, Geriatric Care, Functional Status, Healthcare Services, Interdisciplinary Team, Rockville