Physical Therapist at University of Maryland Medical System in Glen Burnie, Maryland

Job Description:

Job Description

General Summary



The Patient Care Clinician, under limited supervision, is responsible for the assessment of patients including the development, evaluation, and modification of the plan of care. This person interprets and performs complex patient care procedures specific to their area of expertise. Clinicians are members of the Care Team and Support Team who have accountability to function as a team to accomplish patient outcomes identified in the pathway/plan of care.


The Physical Therapist will render physical therapy services to inpatients, planning and conducting screening/assessment, developing treatment plans, delivering or supervising the delivery of treatment intervention and education for the purpose of decreasing pain; restoring mobility and/or strength; improving coordination, balance, endurance and ambulatory status; restoring skin integrity; and improving the patient's overall functional status. The Physical Therapist will function as an interdisciplinary team member within the hospital/facility and in interactions with other health care providers. Patients served include all age groups (Infant through Adult-Geriatric), but primarily Adult-Geriatric.



Mission



The mission of Baltimore Washington Medical Center is to provide the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.



Reporting Relationships



Reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services or designee.


Company Description
Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center - named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state's busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another. The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we're home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland's health. Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.


Qualifications

• BS in Physical Therapy, or its equivalent required; MS degree preferred.


• Possesses current Maryland State license, or is eligible. One year of acute/subacute experience preferred.


• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows or successful completion of a hospital training program required. Weekend Staff/Float Pool - 1 year of acute care experience is required.

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.


Compensation

• Pay Range: $34.21-$57.37


• Other Compensation (if applicable):


• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

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