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.
Company Description
Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet(r)-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!
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree plus five years of physical therapy experience, or Master's Degree, or Master's equivalent, or Doctorate required.
Current licensure as a Physical Therapist with the State of Maryland is required.
Three years full time experience as a licensed Physical Therapist is required.
Current CPR certification is 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 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.
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.
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.
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) was created in 1984 when the state-owned University Hospital became a private, nonprofit organization. It has evolved into a multi-hospital system with academic, community and specialty service missions reaching every part of the state and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, neurocare, cardiac care, women's and children's health and physical rehabilitation. It also has one of the world's largest kidney transplant programs, as well as scores of other programs that improve the physical and mental health of thousands of people daily. The hospitals and health systems that comprise UMMS are: University of Maryland Medical Center, University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus, UM Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute, UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center, UM Capital Region Health, UM Charles Regional Medical Center, UM St. Joseph Medical Center, UM Upper Chesapeake Health, UM Shore Regional Health, Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital and UM Community Medical Group.
Join MAPTA. MAPTA membership is $40.00 per year and includes immediate discounts on course tuition, use of the MAPTA Resource Library, access to our study group sessions, and the ability to receive 50% off tuition on any previously attended MAPTA-sponsored course.
