Visiting Physical Therapist (PT), Day Shift, Home Health

AHC - Home Health Silver Spring Adventist HealthCare Home Health is hiring a Physical Therapist (PT) in our Silver Spring Territory servicing Montgomery County who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. Qualified candidates will be eligible for up to a $12,000 sign‑on bonus. (*Current AHC employees not eligible – see below under additional details.) Responsibilities Perform an initial examination and evaluation to establish an impairment/diagnosis, prognosis and plan of care prior to intervention for all persons served with basic rehabilitation needs in acute care, outpatient or inpatient rehabilitation settings (flexes to any Rehab site as needed). Provide, or direct and supervise, the therapy intervention consistent with the results of the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care. The therapist involves the patient/client and appropriate others in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the plan of care. Reexamine the patient/client as necessary during an episode of care to evaluate progress or change in patient/client status and modify the plan of care accordingly or discontinue physical therapy services. Plan for discharge of the patient/client taking into consideration achievement of anticipated goals and expected outcomes, and provide for appropriate follow‑up or referral. The physical therapist discontinues intervention when the patient/client is unable to continue to progress toward goals or when the physical therapist determines that the patient/client will no longer benefit from therapy (in coordination with referring provider/team where indicated). Communicate, coordinate and document all aspects of patient/client management including the results of the initial examination and evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, interventions, response to interventions, barriers to progress, changes in patient/client status relative to the interventions, reexamination, and discharge/discontinuation of intervention and other patient/client management activities with members of the care team as indicated. Supervise and direct the patient care activities of assigned rehab aides, office assistants and volunteers. Manage schedule to accommodate range in census and patient load and inform management of any issues with caseload management. Attend team meetings and effectively communicate patient status, using, if needed, the medical record or other treating therapists to ensure sufficient knowledge of the case. Be responsible for individual professional development activities. Qualifications Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from accredited physical therapy program. 1‑year site specific preferred. Active Maryland License. Valid driver’s license with agency insurance requirements. Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Work Schedule Full time Monday‑Friday with 1 Weekend per month and an occasional Holiday. *Current AHC employees are not eligible for a sign‑on bonus if they are transferring from one entity to another and/or transferring within their entity. Employees that have terminated their employment with AHC are not eligible for a sign‑on bonus prior to six months of returning if hired for a position offering a sign‑on bonus. Pay Range: $34.58 – $51.87 Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as: United States of America (Non‑Exempt) Benefits Work life balance through non‑rotating shifts. Recognition and rewards for professional expertise. Free Employee parking. Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire. Employer‑paid Short & Long‑Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short‑term disability buy‑up available). Paid Time Off. Employer retirement contribution and match after 1‑year of eligible employment with a 3‑year vesting period. Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance. Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers. Tuition Reimbursement. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support. COVID‑19 Vaccination Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination. Tobacco and Drug Statement Tobacco use is a well‑recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use. Marijuana usage is not accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result. Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re‑apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow‑up testing. Equal Employment Opportunity Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission‑centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs. Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office. #J-18808-Ljbffr