Physical Therapist Department Supplemental Tier B

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

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. Will demonstrate competency in treating multiple patient populations within the acute care setting.

Education

BS, Masters, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Experience

At least 1 year experience

Acute care experience required

Skills

• Knowledge of physical therapy theories, practices and standards

• Skill in oral and written communication

• Ability to evaluate patient function, develop treatment plans and monitor patient progress.

• Ability to set priorities and schedule patients utilizing time efficiently.

• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in use of standardized tests to support documentation

• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.

• Ability to manage an average caseload per productivity goals set

• Ability to be proficient in treating at least 2 high risk patient populations

• Basic computer skills and ability to learn EMR navigation

Licensures, Certifications • Current Maryland license as a Physical Therapist.

• Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification).

Physical Requirements • Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to seventy-five percent (75%) of work time when developing and administering treatments, observing patients and maintaining records or dealing with staff. Ability to stand and walk >60% of the time. Ability to lift ≥ 30 lbs.

Working Conditions • Normal patient care environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperatures and the like Ability to perform work while using personal protective equipment (PPE).

Conditions of Employment • Current Maryland license as a Physical Therapist.

• Healthcare Provider ( CPR Certification )

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COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

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.