The Doctor of 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:

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.
• Doctorate Degree in Physical 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.