Physical Therapist

Company Description

We’re making Maryland stronger!

With roots that go as far back as 1895, the UM Rehab & Ortho Institute continues to be a pioneer in orthopedics and neurological disorders. From bones to brains, our cutting-edge hospital heals even the most serious of injuries, specializing in everything from total joint replacement to spinal cord injuries and neurological condition.  In total, our 141-bed facility welcomes over 3,000 patients every year. As the state’s largest provider of inpatient rehabilitation services, we offer some of the most advanced therapies for stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic and sports injury, among many others.

Job Description

General Summary

• Practice physical therapy according to the guidelines established by the Board of Physical Therapy Examiners of Maryland. Practice physical therapy means to practice the health specialty concerned with the prevention of disability in patients and the physical rehabilitation of patients with a congenital or acquired disability. The Physical Therapist performs and interprets tests and measurements of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal functions to aid treatment and planning treatment programs that are based on test findings.
• The Physical Therapist must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age, culture, ethnicity, and specific individual diagnostic needs of the patients served in his/her department. He/she must be able to assess and interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s specific needs and provide the care needed by the patient group (pediatric, adolescents and/or geriatric patient group, culture and diagnostic specific).
• Consistently expresses and demonstrates compassion and courtesy for patients. Extends courtesy and support to patient's families/visitors. Must be familiar with The Joint Commission medication management standards as they apply to anesthesia, the operating room and perioperative environment

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

• Electronic/Paper documentation - Accurately and concisely records patient care along the continuum from admission to discharge: Attends required training on electronic documentation.
• the continuum from admission to discharge: Demonstrates ability to document correctly in the medical record verified by chart review.
•  Restraint: Describes patient/resident’s rights, dignity, safety, and age related issues related to the use of restraints.
• Restraint: Can relate the negative impact that restraint use has on a patient/client's physical and emotional well-being physical and emotional well-being.
• Restraint: Relates the hospital philosophy regarding restraint reduction and use.
•  Restraint: Can list several alternatives to restraint use.
•  Restraint: Demonstrates proper procedure for safe application of less restrictive devices and restraints; follows manufacturer’s instructions; secures devices to frame of bed, not side rails; secures devices out of reach of patient; demonstrates quick release knot for securing all devices.
• Restraint: Provides appropriate care for the patient in safety devices and restraints: provides privacy and clean environment; provides patient with a way to summon help; facilitates and encourages participation in care
• Restraint: Completes required documentation for restraint use that is required by role.
• Restraint: Can identify how own behaviors can effect the behaviors and outcomes of the patient/resident.
• Restraint: Demonstrates de-escalation, mediation, and self-protection techniques to interact with the patient/resident to avoid the use of restraints.
• Tone Assessment and Management: Able to appropriately administer/perform components of Ashworth evaluation including body mechanics, handling and scoring.
• . Tone Assessment and Management: Identify complications caused by hypotonicity and hypertonicity.
• Tone Assessment and Management: Facilitate physician involvement for pharmacological intervention as appropriate.
• Tone Assessment and Management: Communicate and educate client and caregivers in results of tone assessment, Ashworth evaluation, and anticipated plan of care in laymen's terms.

 Respect for individuals, Customer Service, Teamwork and Collaboration:

•  Identifies and addresses potential breeches in patient information management and confidentiality issues (HIPPA)
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to