Physical Therapist (PT), Per Diem Day Shift, Acute Care Therapy

Adventist HealthCare; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 68,191 - 97,120; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance with non-rotating shifts

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

Free employee parking

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare in Rockville, MD is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for their Acute Care Therapy team. The role involves assessing, intervening, and discharging patients while promoting their physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Physical Therapy, an active Maryland license, and a commitment to professional development. Competitive compensation and a range of benefits are offered, with a per diem rate of $60 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience performing initial examinations and evaluations.
• Ability to communicate and document patient management effectively.
• Experience coordinating discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and establish plans of care.
• Supervise therapy interventions and engage with patients.
• Reevaluate patients and coordinate discharge planning.
• Document all aspects of patient care.

Skills

Patient management

Therapy intervention techniques

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Active Maryland license

BLS certification

Job description

Shady Grove Medical Center – Physical Therapist (Acute Care Therapy)

Shady Grove Medical Center seeks an experienced Physical Therapist to join our Acute Care Therapy team, extending physical, mental, and spiritual healing to patients. The role embraces our mission and supports patients through assessment, intervention, and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial examinations and evaluations to establish impairment, diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care before intervention in acute or outpatient settings.
• Provide or direct and supervise therapy interventions consistent with the examination results, involving patients and other team members in planning, implementation, and assessment of care.
• Reevaluate patients during the episode of care to assess progress, modify or discontinue care as needed, and coordinate discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams.
• Communicate, coordinate, and document all aspects of patient management, including examination findings, interventions, and progress, with care team members.
• Supervise and direct the activities of assigned rehab aides, office assistants, and volunteers.
• Manage schedule to accommodate patient census and inform management of caseload issues.
• Attend team meetings and effectively communicate patient status using medical records or other tools.
• Engage in individual professional development activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Preferred experience of at least one year on a specific site.
• Active Maryland license.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Work Schedule

• Employment Type: Per Diem
• Rate: $60 per hour
• Hours per week: 8 hours
• Typical daily schedule: minimum of 2 weekend days per month
• Shift type: Day
• Weekend requirement: 2 weekend days per month
• Holiday requirements: follow department holiday schedule

Compensation

Per Diem rate of $60 per hour. Salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Benefits

• Work‑life balance with non‑rotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Free employee parking
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. Adventist HealthCare does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.