Physical Therapist: Outpatient (Patuxent Woods: Columbia Location) $2500 Sign-On Bonus- - Kennedy Krieger Institute

The Physical Therapist I will perform evaluation and subsequent planning, execution, and supervision of therapy programs for persons with neuromotor dysfunction.  The Physical Therapist will participate in intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary training programs for affiliating students, staff, and community agencies; maintain appropriate patient records; and clinical supervision of physical therapist assistants, physical therapy aides, and physical therapy students. 

1. Evaluate assigned patients; plan programs; execute, supervise, and document programs as planned.
2. Provide instruction to caregivers regarding home and community programming.
3. Maintain written documentation, including patient reports, according to procedures of department, Institute, and Maryland PT guidelines.
4. Effectively functions within an interdisciplinary team.
5. May supervise affiliating students and clinical staff as assigned.
6. Participate in intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary activities.
7. Assist in care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
8. Participate in planning and execution of programs for personal professional growth and development.

• *Individual must demonstrate competence across all age groups due to the diversity of the children and families served by KKI.
• *Clinical care focus is on the neonate, pediatric, and adolescent populations, as well as some adults with disabilities.

• Graduate of an accredited program in Physical Therapy.

• Experience in pediatrics and/or rehabilitation and treatment preferred but not required.
• The individual will be able to address the needs of certain specific adults with disabilities on a case by case basis as determined by the physician and director.

• Must be eligible for license to practice physical therapy in the State of Maryland

Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, student debt relief program, free parking and child care subsidies!  In addition, we offer rich professional development opportunities.  

We require full COVID vaccination or documentation of medical and/or religious exemption(s) approval for this job as we are a healthcare institution committed to putting health and safety first for our patients, students, employees, and the communities we serve.