GBMC HealthCare

Not-for-profit health system operating hospitals

Physical Therapist

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeUnited States$36.37 - $59.64In-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy.
A current Maryland license as a Physical Therapist.
Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
Knowledge of physical therapy theories, practices, and standards.
Oral and written communication skills.
Organizational skills.
Ability to set priorities and schedule patients efficiently.
Ability to evaluate patient function, develop treatment plans, and monitor patient progress.
Ability to manage an average caseload of up to two patients per hour.
Ability to provide customer service.

Responsibilities

Deliver physical therapy services by evaluating patient needs, determining goals, and developing treatment plans in accordance with the Maryland Physical Therapy Practice Act.
Assist with the overall operation of the department.
Evaluate patients' functional status by reviewing medical history, diagnosis, and physician prescriptions; observing and interviewing patients or caregivers; and applying appropriate assessment procedures.
Determine short- and long-term goals with patient or caregiver input and establish a plan of care based on goals and evaluation results.
Implement therapeutic interventions, progress treatment plans, teach patients or caregivers activities to reinforce interventions, provide or fit appropriate assistive devices, and recognize patient distress signals requiring follow-up.
Document evaluations and re-evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries; record data for statistics, billing, and quality improvement as appropriate.
Use Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehab Techs, and volunteers as appropriate, and supervise them as required by regulations.
Communicate with multidisciplinary team members about evaluation findings, patient progress, and other pertinent information.
Communicate with patients and caregivers to address anxieties, seek input, and elicit cooperation.
Participate in discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team and recommend appropriate assistance and continuation of the rehabilitation program.
Participate in performance improvement activities by collecting data and suggesting areas for improvement.
Resolve unit issues and problems, develop resolutions, and follow up with departmental staff and the unit.

Desired Qualifications

Two years of related experience.

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
Licensures/Certifications:
Current Maryland license as a Physical Therapist.
Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification).
Experience:
None
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 2 patients per hour.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.

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.
• 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 discharge planning with interdisciplinary team, recommending appropriate assistance and continuation of the rehabilitation program.
• Participates in performance improvement activities, collecting data and suggesting areas for improvement.
• Resolves unit issues/problems, developing resolutions and following up with both departmental staff and unit.

Pay Range

$36.37 - $59.64

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

About the Company

GBMC HealthCare

Not-for-profit health system operating hospitals

GBMC HealthCare owns and operates Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC), a regional community hospital in Towson, Maryland. It also includes GBMC Health Partners, a network of more than 300 primary care providers and specialists; Greater Baltimore Health Alliance; the GBMC Foundation; and Gilchrist, Maryland’s leading nonprofit provider of serious illness and end-of-life care. The organization coordinates hospital care, outpatient services, and support through its network to deliver medical services to the community. It aims to educate the next generation of clinicians while pursuing high-quality, patient-centered care for every patient and family, aligning care with what the patient would want for their loved ones. Its goal is to improve health outcomes for the community by providing comprehensive medical care, education, and support across its facilities and programs.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Baltimore, MD
Founded: 1960

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