Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Trinity Health•Silver Spring, MD

1d•$55•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 work weekends and holidays
Must be willing and able to become proficient on basic computer systems utilized for documentation, scheduling and charging systems.
Writes, speaks, and comprehends the English language

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 in an effective and professional manner in accordance with Maryland State law and the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Practice and Ethics.
Collaborating with physicians, medical professionals, staff and families to ensure quality care.
Providing assessment and care for patients of all ages from the neonates through the geriatric patient.
Utilizing the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patients’ age to meet the unique needs of each patient.
Supporting the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.