Physical Therapy Assistant Per Diem

Job Title:Physical Therapy Assistant
Unit:Rehab

Employment Type: Per Diem

Shift:days - 8 hours
Location: Silver Spring MD

Position Purpose

Provides physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist to patients across the age continuum. Assists the physical therapist within established guidelines to develop a rehabilitative plan of care with realistic goals based on a functional evaluation or reassessment. Provides education to patients family members students staff and to the community at large. Coordinates services with other medical disciplines making recommendations as appropriate to facilitate a complete rehabilitative process. Participates in Performance Improvement and Risk Management.

As a Physical Therapy Assistant you will:

• Providing treatment and services withintheirlicensesscope andas required by lawand regulation.

• Accountable for the implementation of a written treatment plan and administers treatment for each patientaccording to the stated goals.

• Helpstrain patients andthe patientsfamily in the use of medical equipment and make recommendations forappropriateequipmentas necessary.

• Participates in planning for patient discharge by considering and communicating with patientsfamilies andcommunity.

• Continuously assessespatientsstatus and effects of treatment whenwarranted. Reviews goals withpatientandfamily asappropriate duringplanof care.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate from a physical therapist assistant training program accredited by American Physical TherapyAssociation.

• Required:Associate degree

• State of Marland Physical Therapist Assistant License or eligible to obtain licensure prior to hire date.

• American Heart Association BLS

Pay Range: Include Salary Range ($26.42-34.34)

Pay is based on experience skills and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Position Highlights:

• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.

• Free onsite parking.

• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing safe environment for all.

• Referral Rewards Program

About us:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland Montgomery and Prince Georges with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers and offers a wide range of innovative community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Healths high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard toMinority/Females/disabled/Veteran(M/F/D/V) status.

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.