Physical Therapist - Per Diem
Description
Position Highlights: Competitive salary
Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules
Advancement: Career growth opportunities
Location: Silver Spring
Responsibilities
- Assesses, plans, and implements physical therapy care and treatment of patients 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.
- Provides assessment and care for patients of all ages from neonates through geriatric patients.
- Utilizes the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patients' age to meet the unique needs of each patient.
- May require additional training 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.
What You Will Need
- 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.
- Willingness and ability to evaluate and treat patients in any hospital unit within professional scope of practice.
- Ability to write, speak, and comprehend the English language.
- Ability to work weekends and holidays.
- Willingness and ability to become proficient on basic computer systems utilized for documentation, scheduling, and charging systems.
About Us
Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving more than 240,000 individuals annually from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations, and accreditations across various specialties for delivering innovative, high-quality healthcare services. We were named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2021. Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered 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.