Physical Therapist Per Diem

Physical Therapist – Per Diem - Inpatient Rehab

Physical therapists at The Johns Hopkins Hospital have the autonomy to make individualized patient-centered decisions to promote optimal clinical care. This position works under the direct supervision of the Team Coordinator and/or Clinical Specialist, and leadership of the Rehab Therapy Services Team Leader and/or Inpatient or Outpatient Manager.

Great Opportunity for New Graduates

Job Responsibilities:    

• Uses objective evaluation techniques to assess the physical limitations and medical condition of patients who have neuromusculoskeletal and/or cardiopulmonary disabilities
• Prescribes and implements a treatment program that is designed to return patients to their maximum level of function
• Rotates through assigned areas of department or may have the opportunity to focus on one service area
• Collaborates with all members of the multidisciplinary health care team to maximize patient and team outcomes
• Promotes improvement in service, department and hospital systems to benefit patient care
• Incorporates and operationalizes the goals and objectives of the Hospital at the site of care

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or doctoral degree in physical therapy
• Currently licensed as a physical therapist in the State of Maryland
• One year experience preferred 
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Proven clinical skills
• Ability to transfer, position patients and lift up to 25 lbs.; able to perform physical assessments, walk and climb stairs
• Must have reliable transportation to work site
• CPR certification required