Physical Therapist: Inpatient

Kennedy Krieger Institute • Baltimore, MD

2d • $78,000 - $106,886 • Onsite

About The Position

Kennedy Krieger Institute is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist I to provide evaluation and treatment services for individuals with acquired or developmental disabilities. In this role, you will evaluate patients, develop individualized plans of care, provide evidence-based physical therapy interventions, collaborate with families and interdisciplinary team members, and help patients work toward greater mobility, function, and participation. This opportunity is ideal for a Physical Therapist who is passionate about rehabilitation and interested in developing expertise in pediatrics and the treatment of individuals with developmental or acquired disabilities.

Requirements

• Current licensure to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Maryland.
• Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Master's degree from an accredited physical therapy program.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
• Previous physical therapy and/or rehabilitation experience.
• Experience working in pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and re-evaluate patients using appropriate examination techniques and standardized, objective measurement tools.
• Develop and implement individualized physical therapy plans of care based on each patient's needs and goals.
• Provide treatment in accordance with Maryland Physical Therapy standards of practice and within your professional competencies.
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, case managers, and members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Educate patients and caregivers on appropriate home and community programming.
• Delegate appropriate components of the plan of care to Physical Therapist Assistants and communicate effectively regarding patient needs and progress.
• Provide direct supervision to rehabilitation technicians, aides, trainees, and students as appropriate.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation consistent with APTA guidelines, departmental policies, and Maryland laws and regulations governing physical therapy practice.
• Participate in interdisciplinary conferences, staff meetings, training programs, regulatory-review preparation, and performance-improvement initiatives.
• Help maintain departmental equipment and supplies.
• Participate in professional development activities that support continued clinical growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level