Physical Therapist PER DIEM (654553)

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Physical Therapist – Per Diem with Johns Hopkins Medicine. You will have the autonomy to assess and treat patients, ensuring optimal care in a collaborative environment. This role necessitates a degree in physical therapy and a current Maryland license to practice, along with essential communication and clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a physical therapist in Maryland.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• Ability to perform physical assessments and mobilize patients.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate physical limitations and medical conditions of patients.
• Develop and implement treatment programs to maximize function.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Skills

Patient Assessment

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in physical therapy

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Physical Therapist – Per Diem - Acute Care

Physical therapists at The Johns Hopkins Hospital have the autonomy to make individualized patient-centered decisions to promote optimal clinical care. This position works under the direct supervision of the Team Coordinator and/or Clinical Specialist, and leadership of the Rehab Therapy Services Team Leader and/or Inpatient or Outpatient Manager

Job Responsibilities:

• Uses objective evaluation techniques to assess the physical limitations and medical condition of patients who have neuromusculoskeletal and/or cardiopulmonary disabilities
• Prescribes and implements a treatment program that is designed to return patients to their maximum level of function
• Rotates through assigned areas of department or may have the opportunity to focus on one service area
• Collaborates with all members of the multidisciplinary health care team to maximize patient and team outcomes
• Promotes improvement in service, department and hospital systems to benefit patient care
• Incorporates and operationalizes the goals and objectives of the Hospital at the site of care

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or doctoral degree in physical therapy
• Currently licensed as a physical therapist in the State of Maryland
• One year of clinical experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Proven clinical skills
• Ability to transfer, position patients and lift up to 25 lbs.; able to perform physical assessments, walk and climb stairs
• Must have reliable transportation to work site
• CPR certification required

Salary Range: Minimum$51.00/hour - Maximum$ 51.00/hour.Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

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