Physical Therapist

Trinity Health • Silver Spring, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assessing, planning and implementing the physical therapy care and treatment of patients in an effective and professional manner in accordance with Maryland State law and the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Practice and Ethics. Collaborates with physicians, medical professionals, staff and families to ensure quality care. Therapists provide assessment and care for patients of all ages from the neonates through the geriatric patient. Therapists utilize the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patients’ age to meet the 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 the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.

Requirements

• Current Maryland license verified by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Current CPR certification.
• Graduate of an accredited school with a B.S., M.S. or D.P.T. degree in Physical Therapy.
• Adheres to the APTA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics.
• Must be able to evaluate and treat patients in any hospital unit within professional scope of practice.
• Must be able to write, speak, and comprehend the English language.
• 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 systems.

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 the physical therapy care and treatment of patients.
• Collaborating with physicians, medical professionals, staff and families to ensure quality care.
• Providing assessment and care for patients of all ages from neonates through geriatrics.
• Utilizing principles of growth and development appropriate to patients' age to meet unique needs.
• Supervising students, volunteers, and aides within the scope of the discipline.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

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