Physical Therapist Outpatient

Location: Timonium

## Physical Therapist Apply locations:
Health Partners at Texas Station time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR106976

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.
** Calling all Physical Therapists!
GBMC will be opening a new Physical Therapy facility at Texas Station in Timonium, MD! If you want to be part of an exciting new facility and team please contact Recruiter Rose Ebacher-Rini at rebacher-rini to coordinate an on-site visit and check us out!
At GBMC, we offer Physical Therapists a competitive salary, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and incredible benefits! We look forward to meeting and talking with you!
**** Education
* ** BS in Physical Therapy
* New Grads Welcome!
** Experience
* ** None required.
* 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 3 patients per hour.
* Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
** Licensures, Certifications
*** Current Maryland license as a Physical Therapist.
* Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification).
** 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.

- Helps patient accomplish treatment plan by administering manual therapy interventions where appropriate using equipment as necessary.

- 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 performance improvement activities, collecting data and suggesting areas for improvement.

- Completes necessary continuing education requirements for licensing purposes.
** Physical Requirements
** Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to seventy-five percent (75%) of work time when administering treatments, observing patients and maintaining records.
** Working Conditions
** Normal patient care environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperatures and the like
** Conditions of Employment
** Current Maryland license as a Physical Therapist.

Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification).
** All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values**## GBMC Values## Value Description Respect
* I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.
** Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
* Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities Excellence
* I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.
** Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
* Actively pursues learning and…