Job Summary

Delivers physical therapy services through the evaluation of patient needs, goal determination, and development of treatment plans according to the principles and practices of physical therapy.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs physical therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted standards, Maryland Department of Health Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, code of ethics, and departmental and/or organizational policies and procedures.

• Performs patient assessments and develops individualized treatment plan programs for clients/patients to improve movement, manage pain, and/or prevent injury. Develops and maintains long- and short-term treatment objectives and re-evaluates and modifies treatment programs as necessary.

• Records patient evaluations, re-evaluations and care provided in the medical record, in accordance with departmental documentation standards.

• Informs patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members of evaluation results and plan for treatment and refers for further evaluation.

• Plans and provides therapy education and counseling to individuals.

• Provides mentorship and training to clinical team members and/or students as eligible based on departmental needs.

• Demonstrates interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service.

• 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 therapy services.

• Reports clinical and operational issues to departmental leadership and assists in their resolution to assure high quality care and efficient departmental operations.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.