What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Luminis Health?
Job Summary
The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, neonatal through geriatric, for physical therapy services and provides therapeutic intervention according to departmental standards.
Essential Job Duties
- Conducts Physical Therapy evaluations and treatments using a variety of appropriate treatment techniques and documents according to established departmental policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates the ability and required competencies to cross cover by evaluating and treating patients with a variety of diagnoses in various units.
- Participates in departmental process improvement initiatives (huddle, metrics, and innovative ideas).
- Meets departmental productivity standards and completes productivity logs in a timely manner.
- Provides technical supervision, direction, and support to staff Physical Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapy Aides, students, and volunteers.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy.
- Current license in Physical Therapy by the Board of Physical Therapy Examiners of Maryland.
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS CPR certification.
Working Conditions
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens is expected. Heavy lifting is required, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
