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- Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree required. Bachelor's or Master's degree accepted if licensed prior to 2016.
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Maryland.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to access, review, and integrate information from various sources to develop treatment plans.
- Strong verbal, written, and non-verbal communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain rapport with patients.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse healthcare team.
- Ability to manage time and set priorities according to job demands.
- Ability to conceptualize and problem-solve in patient management.
- Ability to break down functional tasks to achieve patient-centered goals.
- Willingness to adapt hours of availability to changing organizational needs.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with patients and team members.
- Ability to effectively use various medical and therapeutic equipment.
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) was created in 1984 when the state-owned University Hospital became a private, nonprofit organization. It has evolved into a multi-hospital system with academic, community and specialty service missions reaching every part of the state and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, neurocare, cardiac care, women's and children's health and physical rehabilitation. It also has one of the world's largest kidney transplant programs, as well as scores of other programs that improve the physical and mental health of thousands of people daily. The hospitals and health systems that comprise UMMS are: University of Maryland Medical Center University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus UM Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center UM Capital Region Health UM Charles Regional Medical Center UM St. Joseph Medical Center UM Upper Chesapeake Health UM Shore Regional Health Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital UM Community Medical Group