Physical Therapist (PT), Per Diem, Inpatient Rehabilitation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance through nonrotating shifts

Recognition and rewards for professional expertise

403(b) retirement plan

Free Employee parking

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare in Silver Spring, Maryland, is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Department. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Physical Therapy, a minimum of 2 years of experience in an Inpatient Rehab setting, and an active Maryland PT License. This position offers flexibility with the scheduling of 8 hours weekly and a per diem rate of $60/hour. Benefits include work-life balance through nonrotating shifts and a 403(b) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Inpatient Rehab setting preferred.
• Active Maryland PT License.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial examination and evaluation for rehabilitation needs.
• Provide and supervise therapy intervention based on evaluation results.
• Plan for patient discharge with appropriate follow-up.
• Document patient management activities and communicate with care team.
• Manage schedule and inform management of caseload issues.
• Attend team meetings and communicate patient status.
• Engage in individual professional development activities.

Job description

Job Overview

Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Physical Therapist for our Inpatient Rehabilitation Department who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

Responsibilities

• Perform an initial examination and evaluation to establish an impairment/diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care prior to intervention for all persons served with basic rehabilitation needs in acute care, outpatient, or inpatient rehabilitation settings (flexes to any Rehab site as needed).
• Provide, or direct and supervise, the therapy intervention consistent with the results of the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care. The therapist involves the patient/client and appropriate others in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the plan of care. Reexamine the patient/client as necessary during an episode of care to evaluate progress or change in patient/client status and modify the plan of care accordingly or discontinue physical therapy services.
• In consultation with appropriate disciplines, plan for discharge of the patient/client, taking into consideration achievement of anticipated goals and expected outcomes, and provide for appropriate follow-up or referral. The physical therapist discontinues intervention when the patient/client is unable to continue to progress toward goals or when the physical therapist determines that the patient/client will no longer benefit from therapy (in coordination with the referring provider/team where indicated).
• Communicate, coordinate and document all aspects of patient/client management including the results of the initial examination and evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, interventions, response to interventions, barriers to progress, changes in patient/client status relative to the interventions, reexamination, and discharge/discontinuation of intervention and other patient/client management activities with members of the care team as indicated. Supervise and direct the patient care activities of assigned rehab aides, office assistants, and volunteers.
• Manage schedule to accommodate range in census and patient load and inform management of any issues with caseload management.
• Attend team meetings and effectively communicate patient status, using, if needed, the medical record or other treating therapists to ensure sufficient knowledge of the case.
• Be responsible for individual professional development activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Inpatient Rehab setting preferred.
• Active Maryland PT License.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Work Schedule

• Employment Type: Part-time (per diem)
• Hours per Week: 8 hrs/week
• Typical schedule: 5 weekdays per month (offering a minimum of 6.5 hours/day)
• Shift Type: Day
• Weekend Requirement: 2 weekend days per month
• Holiday Requirements: Two major holidays (at least one winter holiday) per year.
• On-Call: No.

Pay

Per diem rate: $60/hour. Salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

FLSA Classification

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Benefits

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Free Employee parking
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well‑recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re‑apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow‑up testing.

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. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs. Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.