Adventist HealthCare·Rockville, Maryland
The physical therapist performs initial examinations, develops treatment plans, and provides therapy interventions for patients in an outpatient rehabilitation setting. They also coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team, document patient progress, and mentor students during clinical practices.
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Performs 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 (flexes to any Rehab site as needed).
Provides, or directs and supervises, the therapy intervention consistent with the results of the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care. The therapist involves the patient/client and appropriate others in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the plan of care. Reexamines the patient/client as necessary during an episode of care to evaluate progress or change in patient/client status and modifies the plan of care accordingly or discontinues physical therapy services.
The physical therapist, in consultation with appropriate disciplines, plans for discharge of the patient/client taking into consideration achievement of anticipated goals and expected outcomes, and provides 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).
Communicates, coordinates and documents 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. Supervises and directs the patient care activities of assigned rehab aides, office assistants and volunteers.
Manages schedule to accommodate range in census and patient load and informs management of any issues with caseload management.
Attends team meetings and effectively communicates patient status, using, if needed, the medical record or other treating therapists to ensure sufficient knowledge of the case.
Responsible for individual and assigned hospital performance improvement and professional development activities.
Educates and provides consultation to consumers, healthcare professionals, students and the public regarding the purposes and benefits of therapy. Mentors and supports students during their clinical practices, in patient-centered care.
Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Occupational therapy from accredited occupational therapy program or from an educationally equivalent international program.
Minimum 2 years’ experience (at least 1 year in setting preferred)
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Work Schedule: Employment Type: Full Time Hours per Week: 40 hrs/week Typical Daily Schedule: Coverage is needed Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 4pm. Shift Type: Day Shift Differential Eligible: No Pay Range: $34.58 - $59.94 If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as: United States of America (Non-Exempt) At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you. We do this by offering: 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 effective on your date of hire Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available) Paid Time Off Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support 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.
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Candidates must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and possess at least two years of relevant experience. An active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.
Market context
In Maryland, allied-health demand for Occupational Therapists is often strongest in settings that need licensed clinicians with recent hands-on experience. These roles are competitive because employers typically want a current Maryland OT license, an accredited OT degree, and at least one year of recent experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time compared with reading the full posting, then confirm your license status and recent experience before applying.
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