Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), Per Diem Day Shift, Inpatient Rehabilitation

Physical Therapist Or Physical Therapy Assistant

Rockville Rehabilitation seeks to hire an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for our Inpatient Rehabilitation Department who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

As a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant, you will:

• 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
• In consultation with appropriate disciplines, 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 the 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 include:

• PT: Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• PTA: Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program required
• 1 year of site-specific experience is preferred
• Active Maryland PT or PTA License
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Work Schedule:

• Employment Type: Part-time (per diem)
• Hours per Week: 4hrs/week
• Typical Daily Schedule: Commitment is a minimum of 5 weekdays per month (offering a minimum of 4 hours/day), plus TWO major holidays (at least one winter) per year.
• Shift Type: Day
• Weekend Requirements: Required
• Holiday Requirements: Required
• Compensation: This position is per diem at a rate of $60/hour (PT) or $48/hour (PTA)

If the salary range is not displayed or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.

We do this by offering:

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Free Employee parking
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!

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 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.

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.