Physical Therapist (International Center for Spinal Cord Injury- Outpatient ) $2500 Sign-On
Company: Kennedy Krieger Institute
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: March 13, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview:
The Physical Therapist I (PT I) will perform evaluation and
subsequent planning, execution, delegation, and supervision of
treatment programs for persons with acquired or developmental
disabilities. The PT I will participate in intra-disciplinary and
interdisciplinary training programs. The PT I will provide patient
care, supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and
rehabilitation technicians, and maintain appropriate patient
records consistent with KKI policies and procedures and in
accordance with Laws and Regulations of the Board of Physical
Therapy Examiners of Maryland. - -
Responsibilities:
Evaluate assigned patients using a variety of examination
techniques including descriptive, quantitative, objective,
standardized, reliable, and valid measurement tools. Consistently
utilize and document program-specific and required examination
techniques or objective measures, and measures that address
impairments and the functional status of each individual patient.
Document assessment, recommendations, discharge planning, and plan
of care.Re-evaluate patient as clinically necessary and required by
state law. Consistently utilize and document program-specific and
required examination techniques or objective measures, and measures
that address impairments and functional status of each individual
patient. Document recommendations, plan of care, discharge
planning, coordination of care, progress toward goals, patient
education, and home programs.Execute patient plans of care using
methods and procedures consistent with the Standards of Practice
established by the Board of Physical Therapy Examiners of Maryland
and within the PT's competency to perform. Appropriately delegate
to PTAs, and document communication regarding plan of care. Ensure
the competency of PTA and technician's skill as it relates to
specific delegation of interventions. Provide direct supervision of
all technicians, aides, and trainees.Complete all written
documentation related to patient evaluation/re-evaluation,
execution of plan of care, letters of medical necessity, and
patient advocacy in a timely manner. Document notes consistently
with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) guidelines
for documentation, and according to policies and procedures of the
ICSCI program, PT department, Kennedy Krieger Institute, and the
Laws and Regulations of the Board of Physical Therapy Examiners of
Maryland.Effectively communicate with patients, families,
rehabilitation team, case manager, and attending physician
regarding patient evaluation/re-evaluation, execution of plan of
care, functional status, progress toward goals, response to
intervention, recommendations and discharge planning, including
education related to discharge instructions and home-based exercise
programs.Assist with orientation and training other staff,
students, trainees, and volunteers as assigned. Evaluate results of
training and provide meaningful feedback to trainee and
supervisor.Actively participate in meetings and committees
including execution of tasks related to preparing for regulatory
review and performance improvement projects. Attend staff meetings,
supervisory meetings, and training sessions.Participate in care and
maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
Qualifications:
Minimum pay range:
USD $78,000.00/Yr.
Maximum pay range:
USD $106,886.00/Yr.
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