Physical Therapist - Outpatient
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Physical Therapist delivers outpatient physical therapy services by evaluating patient needs, determining goals, and developing treatment plans in accordance with the Maryland Physical Therapy Practice Act. The role also assists with the overall operation of the Department. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients’ functional status, establishes and implements plans of care, monitors progress, and documents evaluations, treatment, and outcomes. The position works with patients and caregivers, multidisciplinary team members, Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehab Techs, and volunteers. It also includes participation in performance improvement activities and completion of continuing education required for licensure.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.
- 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 3 patients per hour.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 75% of work time when administering treatments, observing patients, and maintaining records.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of related experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients’ functional status by reviewing medical history, diagnosis, and physician prescriptions; interviewing and observing 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 the goals and evaluation results.
- Implement appropriate therapeutic interventions, progress the treatment plan, and teach patients and caregivers activities that reinforce treatment.
- 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.
- Administer manual therapy interventions where appropriate, using equipment as necessary.
- Use Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehab Techs, and volunteers as appropriate, and provide supervision as required by regulations.
- Communicate with multidisciplinary team members about evaluation findings, patient progress, and other pertinent information.
- Communicate with patients and caregivers to allay anxieties, seek input, and elicit cooperation.
- Participate in performance improvement activities, collect data, and suggest areas for improvement.
- Complete continuing education requirements for licensing purposes.
- Assist with the overall operation of the Department.
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Job Type
Full-time
