Physical Therapist

Intrastaff•Baltimore, MD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff connects professionals with flexible temporary opportunities across clinical, allied health, administrative, IT, and other fields. This Physical Therapist I role evaluates and treats patients with a variety of physical impairments and functional limitations. The therapist develops individualized treatment plans, collaborates with interdisciplinary care teams, and provides evidence-based interventions to maximize patient outcomes. The position is onsite at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is no on-call work; weekends and holidays are optional. Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and assignment requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and professional development and continuing education opportunities.

Requirements

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program; a bachelor's or master's degree in Physical Therapy earned before January 1, 2015 may be accepted in accordance with historical licensure requirements.
Active Physical Therapist license in Maryland.
Three years of physical therapy experience.
At least one year of previous experience in an acute care hospital.
Experience evaluating and treating patients across various rehabilitation diagnoses.
Ability to document patient care accurately within an electronic medical record (EMR).
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
Commitment to patient safety, ethical practice, and evidence-based care.

Nice To Haves

Specialty rehabilitation certifications.
Advanced training in orthopedic, neurologic, geriatric, or acute care rehabilitation.
Experience with interdisciplinary treatment planning.
Knowledge of Johns Hopkins clinical standards and practices.
Experience mentoring students or participating in clinical education programs.
Familiarity with quality improvement or clinical research initiatives.
Experience working with electronic healthcare record systems.
Strong organizational and caseload management skills.
Additional rehabilitation certifications or specialty training.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and clinical findings.
Establish objective, measurable rehabilitation goals and monitor progress throughout the course of care.
Deliver evidence-based physical therapy interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
Document evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately within established timelines.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Educate patients, families, caregivers, staff, and students regarding treatment plans and rehabilitation goals.
Participate in discharge planning and ensure appropriate recommendations for continued care and follow-up services.
Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate changes in condition to appropriate healthcare team members.
Maintain departmental productivity standards while delivering exceptional patient care.
Participate in continuing education, quality improvement initiatives, departmental activities, and professional development opportunities.