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Adventist HealthCare

Physical Therapist, Day Shift, Inpatient Rehabilitation

Adventist HealthCare, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900

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Overview

AHC Rehabilitation - White Oak Medical Center. Adventist HealthCare 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 and some complex rehabilitation needs in acute care, outpatient, or inpatient rehabilitation settings (flex 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. Involves the patient/client and appropriate others in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the plan of care, and 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 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 and assigned hospital performance improvement and professional development activities. Educate and provide consultation to consumers, healthcare professionals, and the public regarding the purposes and benefits of therapy. Qualifications

Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited physical therapy program. Minimum 2 years of experience (at least 1 year in setting preferred). Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Work Schedule

Work schedule 830 AM - 5 PM, Rotating schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 2 weeks; Monday - Friday 2 weeks. Pay Range:

$37.17 - $55.76 Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:

United States of America (Non-Exempt) Benefits and Other Information

As a faith-based organization, Adventist HealthCare offers benefits to support work-life balance and professional development. Work life balance through nonrotating shifts Recognition and rewards for professional expertise Free Employee parking Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents on date of hire Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, with short-term disability buy-up available Paid Time Off Employer retirement contribution and match after 1 year with a 3-year vesting period Voluntary benefits including flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and additional insurance options Subsidized childcare at participating centers Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support As a faith-based organization with a long-standing history in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare is committed to high-quality, compassionate care and community service. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are dedicated to that goal. 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 recognized preventable cause of death. Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants who state they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use. Medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result in jurisdictions where applicable. Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive may re-apply after 90 days if they have not used nicotine products in the past 90 days and pass follow-up testing. Equal Employment Opportunity Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work for all employees, regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy-related conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.

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