Physical Therapist (PT), Per Diem, Acute Care Therapy

Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Physical Therapist for our Acute Care Therapy team who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. Responsibilities Performs an initial examination and evaluation to establish a 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). Provides, or directs and supervises, 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. Reexamines the patient/client as necessary during an episode of care to evaluate progress or change in patient/client status and modifies the plan of care accordingly or discontinues physical therapy services. In consultation with appropriate disciplines, plans for discharge of the patient/client taking into consideration achievement of anticipated goals and expected outcomes, and provides 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). Communicates, coordinates and documents 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. Supervises and directs the patient care activities of assigned rehab aides, office assistants and volunteers. Manages schedule to accommodate range in census and patient load and informs management of any issues with caseload management. Attends team meetings and effectively communicates patient status, using, if needed, the medical record or other treating therapists to ensure sufficient knowledge of the case. Responsible for individual professional development activities. Qualifications Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited physical therapy program. 1-year site specific preferred. Active Maryland License. Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Work Schedule & Compensation This position is paid at a per diem rate of $60/hr. Employment type: Per Diem. Hours per week: 8 hrs/week. Typical daily schedule: Weekday/Weekend days as needed and scheduled. Shift type: Day. Weekend requirements: 2 weekend days per month. Holiday requirements: Follow company holiday calendar. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as United States of America (Non-Exempt). COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement 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 Policy Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use. Applicants who test positive for Cotinine and marijuana may reapply in 90 days after meeting the specified conditions. The organization will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for nicotine or marijuana. Medical marijuana use for lawful purposes is not accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result. 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 and provide a welcoming, equitable, and safe workplace for all employees, regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr