Visiting Physical Therapist; PT), Day Shift, Home Health - Southern Maryland

Job Title

Physical Therapist (PT)

Adventist Health Care Home Health is hiring a Physical Therapist (PT) in our Southern Maryland Territory servicing Upper and Mid Prince George County. Qualified candidates will be eligible for up to a $15,000 sign‑on bonus. Current AHC employees are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus.

• Perform an initial examination and evaluation to establish an 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, the 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.
• 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 therapist determines that the patient/client will no longer benefit from therapy (in coordination with referring provider/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, reexamination, 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 preferred.
• Active Maryland License.
• Valid driver’s license with agency insurance requirements.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Full‑time Monday‑Friday including one weekend day per month and occasional holidays.

Current AHC employees are not eligible for a sign‑on bonus. Employees who have terminated their employment with AHC are not eligible for a sign‑on bonus prior to six months of returning if hired for a position offering a sign‑on bonus.

$34.58 – $51.87

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as United States of America (Non‑Exempt).

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts.
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.
• Free employee parking.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents effective on 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.

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