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Physical Therapist

Trinity Health • Silver Spring, MD • 1h ago

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

General Summary:

Responsible for assessing, planning and implementing the physical therapy care and treatment of patients in an effective and professional manner 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.

Therapists provide assessment and care for patients of all ages from the neonates through the geriatric patient.

Therapists utilize the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patients' age to meet the unique needs of each patient.

Additional training may be required 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.

Minimum Licensure/Certification Required (if applicable):

Current Maryland license verified by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Current CPR certification

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

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

Must be able to evaluate and treat patients in any hospital unit within professional scope of practice ads, writes, speaks, and comprehends the English language

Must be able to work weekends and holidays

Must be willing and able to become proficient on basic computer systems utilized for documentation, scheduling and charging systems.

Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements : Capable of exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to lift patients up to 35 pounds.

Visual Acuity : The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Conditions : The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to and is evaluated by the Section Coordinator of Physical Therapy

Reports to and is evaluated by the Director of Physical Medicine

May be supervised by Charge Therapist or Lead Therapist

Assumes accountability and responsibility for the supervision of students, volunteers, and aides within the scope of the discipline

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran

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