Physical Therapist 1
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Physical Therapist 1
Job ID: REF31182Q
Area of Interest: Allied Health
Location: Easton,MD US
Hours of Work: M & W 8a-6p, T & Th 7a-4p, F 7a-11a
Job Facility: University Of Maryland Shore Regional Health
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
**$15,000 Sign-on Bonus**
At Shore Regional Health, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Our comprehensive system has many locations and practice options to choose from throughout the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland.
As a team member of UM Shore Rehabilitation Services you will enjoy:
- One-on-one patient care. We differentiate ourselves from most outpatient therapy practices by having our therapists work with one patient at a time. We believe this allows us to achieve the best treatment outcomes and offers the best experience for our patients.
- Generous paid time off. Full time salaried clinical staff accrue a total of 27 days paid time off per year in each of the first five years of employment – 7 holidays plus four full weeks of vacation/sick time off. This increases to a total of 32 days paid time off per year after five years of service. (Part time salaried clinical staff accrue paid time off on a pro-rated basis.)
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 4% employer match.
- Healthcare benefits. Highly competitive and affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life Insurance equivalent to one year’s salary paid by the employer with the ability to purchase additional coverage.
This position is located at:
University Of Maryland Shore Regional Health Orthopedic Center
510 Idlewild Ave., Suite 200
Easton, MD 21601
SCHEDULE:
M & W 8a-6p, T & Th 7a-4p, F 7a-11a
JOB SUMMARY:
Deliver physical therapy services through evaluation of patient needs, goal determination, and development of treatment plans according to the principles and practices of physical therapy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
- Performs direct physical therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted physical therapy standards, State of Maryland Physical Therapy Practice Act, code of ethics, and departmental procedures.*
- Records patient evaluations, re-evaluations and care provided in the medical record, in accordance with departmental documentation standards.*
- Participates in performance improvement activities and suggests areas for improvement to colleagues in a tactful and considerate manner. Proposes performance improvement topics and alternate treatment techniques to improve physical therapy services.*
- Assumes responsibility to resolve or report clinical and operational issues to department leadership for resolution, in order to assure high quality care, and efficient departmental operations.*
- Demonstrates interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service.*
* Essential Job Duties
MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s Degree, required; Master’s Degree, preferred. One (1) year of related experience, preferred. Current licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Maryland, required. Current ACLS or BCLS certification, required.
The employee in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the age of the patients served. He/she must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status, to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the necessary care as described in the department’s policies and procedures
This position requires a person who exhibits a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, the ability to work productively under stress, and who displays a professional demeanor and is able to prioritize workloads. Must be willing to travel between facilities.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.