Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Trinity Health • Silver Spring, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assessing, planning and implementing physical therapy care and treatment of patients in effective and professional manner, in accordance with Maryland State laws and American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Code and Standards. Collaborates with physicians, medical professionals, staff, and families, to ensure quality of care. Provides assessment and care for patients of all ages from neonate through geriatric. Utilizes principles of growth and development appropriate to patient age, to meet 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 Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Health.

Requirements

• Current licensure verified by Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider certification from American Heart Association.
• Graduate of accredited school, with Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Physical Therapy, or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT).
• Adheres to APTA Code and Standards.
• Must be able to evaluate and treat patients in any hospital unit within professional scope of practice.
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Additional training may be required to work with specified groups of patients, as determined by department guidelines and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning and implementing physical therapy care and treatment of patients.
• Collaborating with physicians, medical professionals, staff, and families, to ensure quality of care.
• Providing assessment and care for patients of all ages from neonate through geriatric.
• Utilizing principles of growth and development appropriate to patient age, to meet unique needs of each patient.
• Assuming accountability and responsibility for the supervision of students, volunteers, and aides within the scope of the discipline.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level