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100 Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Inc.
Physical Therapist - Outpatient
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What they do
A Physical Therapist helps patients with physically disabling conditions or injuries to improve their ability to move and manage their pain. Uses techniques including targeted exercises and massage therapy. Works in conjunction with other healthcare providers to provide rehabilitation to patients after an injury or illness. May specialize in treating certain types of injuries or patients.
$93,628 / year median in Maryland
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Under general supervision, delivers physical therapy (PT) services through evaluation of patient needs, goal determination and development of treatment plans in accordance with the Maryland Physical Therapy Practice Act. Assists with the overall operation of the Department. Education BS in Physical Therapy Experience None required. 2 yrs related experience preferred Skills Knowledge of physical therapy theories, practices and standards Skill in oral and written communication Skill in organization Ability to set priorities and schedule patients utilizing time efficiently. Ability to evaluate patient function, develop treatment plans and monitor patient progress. Ability to manage an average caseload of up to 3 patients per hour. Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Licensures, Certifications Current Maryland license as a Physical Therapist. Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification). Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Evaluates the patient's functional status including: Review of medical history, diagnosis and physician's prescription. Observation and interview of patient/caregiver. Application of appropriate assessment procedures.
- Determines short and long-term goals with patient/caregiver input; establishes plan of care based upon goals and evaluation results.
- Implements appropriate therapeutic interventions, progressing treatment plan and teaching patients/caregivers activities to reinforce therapeutic interventions, providing/fitting appropriate assistive devices and recognizing patient distress signals which need follow-up
- Documents evaluations/re-evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge summaries; records data required for statistics, billing, and quality improvement activities as appropriate.
- Helps patient accomplish treatment plan by administering manual therapy interventions where appropriate using equipment as necessary.
- Utilizes the assistance of Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehab Techs and volunteers as appropriate; provides supervision to the above as required by regulations.
- Communicates with multidisciplinary team members both formally and informally, discussing evaluation findings, patient progress and other pertinent information.
- Communicates with patients/caregivers to allay anxieties, seek input and elicit cooperation.
- Participates in performance improvement activities, collecting data and suggesting areas for improvement.
- Completes necessary continuing education requirements for licensing purposes.
- $127,441.