OP Ortho Physical Therapist- Carroll County PRN

Select Medical; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

Experience the power of physical therapy!

Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist (per diem) - Westminster, MD and surrounding Carroll County

NovaCare in Carroll County Maryland is seeking experienced local per diem (PRN) licensed physical therapists (PT) for our outpatient orthopedic centers in Westminster, Taneytown, Hampstead, Eldersburg and Manchester. Our referrals are growing and we expect this per diem (as needed) physical therapist to cover for our clinicians on an as needed basis in Carroll County and Northwest Baltimore (PLUS). An ideal PT has previous OP ortho experience as we are unable to consider new graduates at this time. Our centers open as early as 7am closing at 8pm. We are seeking a dependable, experienced and flexible licensed PTs who is able to treat, as needed, at our area centers for caseload influx, vacation and leave coverage.

Unique Location/Job Details: This is a per diem opportunity (as needed basis) for our Westminster, Eldersburg, Hampstead, Manchester and a PLUS to support our northwest Baltimore County outpatient centers.

This would be an hourly paid position with the ability to participate in locally hosted CEU accrediting courses. No medical benefits are offered for per diem or PRN physical therapists, but we DO expect this opportunity to grow into steady hours soon.

For additional details, contact our regional recruiter, Shanel!

Shanel Green
Sr. Regional Recruiter - Outpatient Division
NovaCare Rehabilitation
610-223-5944 Cell
[e-mail]

Full time Physical Therapist compensation starts at $50.00/hr. commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

• Understand appropriate state practice acts and adhere to the laws which govern how physical therapists may practice and whom physical therapists may supervise.
• Complete and maintain all corporate & clinical services required training and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations.
• Evaluate, treat, and direct treatment for patients for whom physical therapy is medically necessary and document this need clearly.
• Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, and third-party payors at all times.
• Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by the center manager.

Qualifications

Required Credentials:

• Successful completion of those educational requirements as mandated for state licensure or eligibility for a license in Physical Therapy.
• Current State licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift. Must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written direction.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
• Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility.
• Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
• Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws.

Additional Data

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.