Visiting Physical Therapist; PT), Per Visit, Home Health - Silver

Job Overview

Adventist Health Care Home Health seeks to hire a Physical Therapist servicing our Silver Spring Territory who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.

• Perform an initial examination and evaluation to establish a impairment/diagnosis, prognosis and plan of care prior to intervention for all persons served with basic rehabilitation needs in acute care, outpatient or inpatient rehabilitation settings (flexes to any Rehab site as needed).
• Provide or direct and supervise therapy intervention consistent with the results of the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care. Involve the patient/client and appropriate others in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the plan of care.
• 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.
• Consult with appropriate disciplines to 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. Discontinue 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 any referring provider or 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 professional development activities.

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited physical therapy program.
• 1-year site‑specific experience preferred.
• Active Maryland Therapy license.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

• Employment Type:
  
  Per Visit
• Hours per Week: 4 hours weekly
• Typical Daily
  
  Schedule:
  
  2 full days per month / weekends
• Shift Type:
  Days
• Weekend Requirements:
  As needed
• Holiday Requirements:
  As needed
• Pay Range: $34.58 – $51.87 per visit
• FLSA Classification:
  Non‑Exempt

• Work‑life balance through non‑rotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Free employee parking
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

Adventist Health Care is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission‑centric culture. We have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work for all employees, regardless of their background. The organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.