Overview Physical Therapist I Build your career while making a meaningful difference. Kennedy Krieger Institute is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist I to provide evaluation and treatment services for individuals with acquired or developmental disabilities. In this role, you will evaluate patients, develop individualized plans of care, provide evidence-based physical therapy interventions, collaborate with families and interdisciplinary team members, and help patients work toward greater mobility, function, and participation. This opportunity is ideal for a Physical Therapist who is passionate about rehabilitation and interested in developing expertise in pediatrics and the treatment of individuals with developmental or acquired disabilities. What You'll Do • Evaluate and re-evaluate patients using appropriate examination techniques and standardized, objective measurement tools. • Develop and implement individualized physical therapy plans of care based on each patient's needs and goals. • Provide treatment in accordance with Maryland Physical Therapy standards of practice and within your professional competencies. • Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, case managers, and members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. • Educate patients and caregivers on appropriate home and community programming. • Delegate appropriate components of the plan of care to Physical Therapist Assistants and communicate effectively regarding patient needs and progress. • Provide direct supervision to rehabilitation technicians, aides, trainees, and students as appropriate. • Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation consistent with APTA guidelines, departmental policies, and Maryland laws and regulations governing physical therapy practice. • Participate in interdisciplinary conferences, staff meetings, training programs, regulatory-review preparation, and performance-improvement initiatives. • Help maintain departmental equipment and supplies. • Participate in professional development activities that support continued clinical growth. Qualifications Required • Current licensure to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Maryland. • Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. • Master's degree from an accredited physical therapy program. Highly Preferred • Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. Experience Preferred • Previous physical therapy and/or rehabilitation experience. • Experience working in pediatrics. Physical Requirements Candidates must be able to: • Lift and transfer patients and adaptive or therapeutic equipment weighing up to 35 pounds. • Perform the physical activities necessary to complete physical therapy assessments and treatment programs. • Move between offices and various clinical locations throughout the workday. • Effectively use computers, peripheral devices, rehabilitation equipment, and/or assistive technology. • Travel to different locations within Maryland and/or nationally as needed. Work Environment • This position requires physical presence at the assigned job site. • Availability outside normally scheduled working hours may occasionally be required. • The clinical environment may involve exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, hazardous materials, and individuals exhibiting aggressive or challenging behaviors. Minimum pay range USD $78,000.00/Yr. Maximum pay range USD $106,886.00/Yr.