Hospital Physical Therapist: All Ages Care & Teamwork

Holy Cross Health; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Cross Health is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to assess, plan, and implement clinical care for patients across the age spectrum from neonates to geriatrics. You will collaborate with physicians and families to ensure high-quality outcomes and adhere to department guidelines while supporting the hospital mission.

Ideal candidates have a Maryland PT license, CPR certification, and comfort with documentation systems. Weekend and holiday work is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school with a B.S., M.S. or D.P.T. degree in Physical Therapy.
• Adheres to the APTA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics.
• Must be able to evaluate and treat patients in any hospital unit within professional scope of practice ads, writes, speaks, and comprehends the English language.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Must be willing and able to become proficient on basic computer systems utilized for documentation, scheduling and charging systems.
• Current Maryland license verified by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and implement the physical therapy care and treatment of patients in an effective and professional manner.
• Collaborates with physicians, medical professionals, staff and families to ensure quality care.
• Therapists provide assessment and care for patients of all ages from the neonates through the geriatric patient.
• Utilize the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patients’ age to meet the unique needs of each patient.
• Additional training may be required to work with specified groups of patients as determined by department guidelines and best practice.
• Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.

Skills

APTA Code of Ethics

Patient evaluation & treatment

Weekend/holiday availability

Documentation/computer literacy

Education

B.S./M.S./D.P.T. in Physical Therapy

Tools

Documentation systems

Job description

Holy Cross Health is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to assess, plan, and implement clinical care for patients across the age spectrum from neonates to geriatrics. You will collaborate with physicians and families to ensure high-quality outcomes and adhere to department guidelines while supporting the hospital mission.

Ideal candidates have a Maryland PT license, CPR certification, and comfort with documentation systems. Weekend and holiday work is required.