Physical Therapist (PT), Per Diem Weekends, Acute Care Therapy
- Employer
- Adventist HealthCare
- Location
- Silver Spring, MD
- Posted
- Sep 20, 2022
- Closes
- Nov 08, 2022
- Ref
- R-022786
- Function
- Counselor and Therapist, Physical Therapist
- Industry
- Healthcare
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Hours
- Full Time
Adventist HealthCare seeks to hire a Physical Therapist (PT) 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:
• Communicate with team members, customers, managers, etc. to coordinate plan of care and provide optimal patient experience.
• Administer physical therapy interventions and treatments according to accepted policies and procedures.
• Apply and implement therapy plans of patient care with appropriate patient goals.
• Complete documentation requirements in a proficient and timely manner
• Assume responsibility for personal and professional development.
• Administer and supervise physical therapy treatments to patients with a wide range of health problems in medical-surgical, intermediate and intensive care units.
• Coordinate patient care with other skilled care providers to plan, implement and access treatment programs
Qualified candidates will possess:
• Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy with a minimum of an Bachelor's Degree preferred or DPT
• Active Maryland PT license required
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• One year of acute care physical therapist experience
At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you. We do this by offering:
• Work life balance
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.
If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.
Join the Adventist Healthcare team today! Apply now to be considered.
Work Schedule:
Minimum of two weekend shifts per month and holiday rotation
COVID-19 Vaccination
Adventist HealthCare requires all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and , if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a n designated Adventist HealthCare location.
Tobacco and Drug Statement
Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.
While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.
Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants' religious beliefs.
Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.
As a Physical Therapist (PT) you will:
• Communicate with team members, customers, managers, etc. to coordinate plan of care and provide optimal patient experience.
• Administer physical therapy interventions and treatments according to accepted policies and procedures.
• Apply and implement therapy plans of patient care with appropriate patient goals.
• Complete documentation requirements in a proficient and timely manner
• Assume responsibility for personal and professional development.
• Administer and supervise physical therapy treatments to patients with a wide range of health problems in medical-surgical, intermediate and intensive care units.
• Coordinate patient care with other skilled care providers to plan, implement and access treatment programs
Qualified candidates will possess:
• Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy with a minimum of an Bachelor's Degree preferred or DPT
• Active Maryland PT license required
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• One year of acute care physical therapist experience
At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you. We do this by offering:
• Work life balance
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.
If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.
Join the Adventist Healthcare team today! Apply now to be considered.
Work Schedule:
Minimum of two weekend shifts per month and holiday rotation
COVID-19 Vaccination
Adventist HealthCare requires all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and , if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a n designated Adventist HealthCare location.
Tobacco and Drug Statement
Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.
While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.
Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants' religious beliefs.
Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.