Physical Therapist - Sign On Bonus,

About the role

$10,000 sign-on bonus available for qualified external hires. Territory covered: Anne Arundel County. Enjoy a flexible full-time weekday schedule along with comprehensive benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient’s functional status and physical therapy needs
• Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care
• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of physical therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team
• Observes and reports the patient’s response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and/or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice
• Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals
• Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC policy
• Completes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state-specific guidelines
• Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care

Requirements

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Pay

Annual total cash target pay: $95,723 – $143,585

Per-visit point pay: $46.02 – $69.03

Hourly rate: $55.22 – $82.84

Total cash compensation includes earnings from per-visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed:

• Per-visit point rate compensation when conducting visits; calculated by multiplying your per-visit point rate by the productivity points accrued for various types of visits
• Hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.