Physical Therapist Iv Jobs

Company Description

Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work!

General Summary

• Under general supervision, perform in a lead/supervisory capacity over staff therapists, advanced therapists, and therapy aides assuring the delivery of therapy services in accordance with the principles and practices of the rehabilitation therapies. Responsible for a specific departmental program, such as, education or quality assurance.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Three years full time experience as a licensed Physical Therapist is required.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist with the State of Maryland is required.
• Bachelor's Degree plus five years of physical therapy experience, or Master’s Degree, or Master's equivalent, or Doctorate required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient knowledge of Physical Therapy techniques and practices is required. Knowledge within the particular area of specialty is preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient populations(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
• Ability to oversee and direct the work of therapy personnel, assign work priorities, audit work quality, orient and train, and implement corrective action, appropriately, with little direction.

Working Conditions

• Weekend, shift work, holiday, on-call, and overtime may be required.
• There is potential for regular exposure to patients possessing infectious disease in the work environment requiring observance of “Standard Precautions” by wearing protective clothing and following safe work practices.

Additional Information

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