Physical Therapist
The Judge Group Inc.

Job Info

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Location: Cumberland, MD
Salary: Negotiable
Description:
Our client is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join their team based out of Cumberland, MD! Below you will find the job description for your review. If qualified and interested, please don't hesitate to apply or send your resume directly to Josh Nachman at jnachman@judge.com for immediate consideration. Thank you, and I look forward to connecting!

Job Summary:

The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

•This position may oversee Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs)

Duties/Responsibilities:

•Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients' functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

•Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.

•Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.

•Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients' functional goals.

•Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.

•Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures. Utilizes WebPT.

•Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.

Required Skills/Abilities:

•Knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of adult patients of all ages.

•Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations.

Education and Experience:

•Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program. DPT strongly preferred.

•Current Maryland state PT license.

Experience in Sports Therapy

Physical Requirements:

•Duties require extensive standing and walking.

•Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.

•Duties require frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

Contact: jnachman@judge.com

This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com

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