Physical Therapist II

Job Title

Physical Therapist II – Shift Diff Elig (PELVIC FLOOR) - Pelvic Health specialty

Job Code

50178

Previous Job Title

Infor Job #

6102

Job Family

Rehabilitation Therapy

Member Organization

UMMC

FLSA

Exempt

Date Created

3/9/2025

Pay Grade

123

Work Schedule - Day Shift - Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm EST

Job Summary

Delivers advanced physical therapy services through the evaluation of patient needs, goal determination, and development of treatment plans according to the principles and practices of physical therapy services. May lead or engage in professional development and performance improvement activities. Responsible for identifying, resolving, and/or escalating clinical and operational issues and assists in selection and maintenance of equipment.

Primary Responsibilities

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

· Performs advanced physical therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted standards, Maryland Department of Health Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, code of ethics, and departmental and/or organizational policies and procedures.

· Performs patient assessments and develops individualized treatment plan programs for clients/patients to improve movement, manage pain, and/or prevent injury. Develops and maintains long- and short-term treatment objectives and re-evaluates and modifies treatment programs as necessary.

· Records patient evaluations, re-evaluations and care provided in the medical record in accordance with departmental documentation standards.

· Informs patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members of evaluation results and plan for treatment and refers for further evaluation. 

· Plans and provides therapy education and counseling to individuals.

· Provides mentorship and training to clinical team members and/or students based on departmental needs.

· Facilitates interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service.

· Participates, engages in, and/or may lead performance improvement activities, and other initiatives. 

· Identifies, resolves, and/or escalates clinical and operational issues to department leadership for resolution to assure high quality care and efficient departmental operations.

· Assists in the selection, care, and maintenance of department diagnostic and treatment equipment, materials, and supplies and participates in decisions regarding the purchase of equipment. 

· Engages in professional development and advancement activities such as learning opportunities or areas of improvement. 

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

The form below specifies the physical demands required to perform the job; the equipment and tools used; and the working conditions. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. See following page for physical descriptors.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demand

Frequency

Physical Demand

Frequency

Walking

Frequently

Crawling

Occasionally

Sitting

Occasionally

Reaching

Frequently

Standing

Frequently

Handling

Frequently

Reclining

Occasionally

Fingering

Frequently

Carrying

Frequently

Feeling

Frequently

Climbing

Occasionally

Talking

Constantly

Balancing

Frequently

Hearing

Constantly

Stooping

Frequently

Tasting

N/A

Bending

Frequently

Smelling

N/A

Kneeling

Frequently

Driving

Occasionally

Crouching

Frequently

Select the maximum pounds of force required to perform the essential functions of the job.

Maximum Lbs.

Frequency

Lifting

Exertion of force required for participating in patient care

100+ lbs

Frequently

Exertion of force required when moving an object

26-50 lbs

Frequently

Pushing

Exertion of force required to move an object

26-50 lbs

Frequently

Pulling

Exertion of force required to move an object

26-50 lbs

Frequently

Visual Demand

Required

Near Acuity

☒

Far Acuity

☒

Field of Vision

☒

Color Vision

☒

Depth Perception

☒

Equipment and Tools - Select the items required to perform the essential functions of the job.

Standard Office Equipment (e.g., computer, telephone)

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Medical Instruments/Equipment (e.g., syringe, forceps, needles, lab tools, etc.)

☒

Power Tools (e.g., saw, drill, hammer)

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Other Equipment (must specify):

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Vehicles (must specify):

☐

Working Conditions - Select all that apply.

Standard Office Environment

☒

Wet and/or Humid Conditions

☒

Laboratory Environment

☐

Extreme temperatures (hot or cold)

☐

Weekend, shift work, on call, holidays, and overtime

☒

Inclement Weather 

☒

Patients with tendencies for violent outbursts 

☒

Noise / Vibration

☒

Close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, small, enclosed rooms, narrow aisles, or passageways.

☒

Potential Exposures Potential Hazards

Bodily Fluids

☒

Mechanical

☐

Infectious Diseases

☒

Electrical

☐

Blood

☒

Chemical

☒

Atmospheric Conditions

Burns (e.g., kitchen)

☐

Fumes/Gases

☐

Radiation/Radioactive Material

☐

Dust

☐

Poor Ventilation

☐

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Work Environment: Medical Related Facility - climate and lighting controlled, clean, but with biohazards and medical equipment hazards.

Physical Requirements: Strenuous-regular and considerable walking, climbing or standing for extended periods, regular lifting, pushing or pulling of objects, materials, tools, equipment, and/or patients weighing up to 50 pounds.

Fine Manipulation Skills Requirements: Moderate-work requires regular fine manipulation in keyboarding, setting equipment controls and typically use of both hands.

Corrected Vision Requirements: Normal Range Far and Peripheral Vision

Speaking Attribute Requirement: Communicates effectively in person to person speech.

Hearing Attribute Requirement: Hear and decipher person speech in person

Detail any additional physical demands and/or working conditions required to perform the job: Work environment may include additional settings (community-based settings). 

Education & Experience - Required

· Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree required. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree accepted if licensed prior to 2016 (per previous licensing requirement)

· Experience: 1 year licensed Physical Therapist experience

· Licensure/Certifications:

o Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Maryland

o Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

· Ability to access, review, and integrate information from a variety of sources to develop a treatment plan.

· Strong verbal, written, and non-verbal communication skills, including the ability to instruct others.

· Interpersonal skills to enable the therapist to establish and maintain rapport with patient as part of the therapeutic relationship.

· Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse healthcare team.

· Ability to manage time and set priorities according to the demands of the job.

· Ability to conceptualize and problem-solve in the management of the patient.

· Ability to break down functional tasks to achieve patient centered goals.

· Ability to communicate effectively with team members and patients.

· Ability and willingness to adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the organization.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality with patients and team members.

· Ability to effectively use various pieces of medical and therapeutic equipment.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $42.64 - $64.00

Other Compensation (if applicable):

Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide

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