Physical Therapist (PT), Per Diem Day Shifts, Outpatient Rehabilitation

Adventist HealthCare•Silver Spring, MD

1d•$35 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Adventist HealthCare Outpatient Rehabilitation is hiring Physical Therapists (PT) in Fort Washington and Silver Spring, Maryland. We're seeking therapists who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. As a Physical Therapist (PT) you will: Perform an initial examination and evaluation to establish a 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 provides 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 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.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy with a minimum of an Bachelor’s Degree (required) or DPT
Active Maryland PT license required
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Must be willing to work at 2 sites (Fort Washington, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Silver Spring)

Responsibilities

Perform an initial examination and evaluation to establish a 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 provides 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 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.