Physical Therapist - Carroll Hospital IP

Select Medical; City of Westminster; On-site; USD 75,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

Position: Full time physical therapist

Location: Carroll Hospital - Westminster, MD

Salary: Starting at $75,000

Schedule: Weekdays 8A-4P with Weekend Rotation (40 hours)

Carroll Hospital in Westminster, Maryland is a part of the NovaCare / LifeBridge Health family. This is a 153 bed inpatient hospital seeking a full time physical therapist. New graduate physical therapists are welcome to apply; onsite mentorship available. Our large multidisciplinary team is seeking a dynamic clinician who has a passion for serving diverse communities.

We provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with:

• Brain Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Stroke
• Amputation
• Neurological Disorders
• Orthopedic Conditions
• Multiple Traumas

Our benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition.
• Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program with in-person courses, and paid national certifications.
• Ease the Burden: Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt.
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO with separate sick time (PST) and separate holidays to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Your Health Matters: Multiple comprehensive benefits packages.
• Invest in Your Future: Company matching 401(k) retirement plans.
• Advance your Career: We offer specialties nationwide (aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, hand therapy + more).
• Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement.

Please note: As a condition of employment, if not already completed, all new hires are required to receive the first dose of the COVID-19 Vaccination Series prior to their Occupational Health pre-employment assessment, and scheduled to complete the Vaccine Series within the first thirty (30) days of employment.

Responsibilities

Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies treatment plans in accordance with the patient’s needs and physician direction. Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities. Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers, and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services, and design of program delivery.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited school of physical therapy.
• Valid State Physical Therapy License/Registration REQUIRED to start.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week with weekend rotation.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift. Must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds dead weight alone.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to evaluate, diagnose, and monitor patient needs and to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and provide directions.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
• Ability to push wheeled equipment through the facility and in the community.
• Possess fine motor skills for legible and accurate reporting, charting, scheduling, daily correspondence, and presentations, either manually or through use of electronic equipment.
• Possess fine motor skills for effective and efficient handling of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment.

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.