Select Medical is seeking a Physical Therapist for a job in Elkton, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Overview

**Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus Available for a FULL time outpatient orthopedic physical therapist**

NovaCare Elkton Maryland

NovaCare Rehabilitation in Elkton Maryland is looking for a compassionate and driven outpatient orthopedic physical therapist (PT) to provide exceptional patient care experiences. We have additional clinicians on staff able to consider new graduate physical therapist with mentorship available. Seize the opportunity to join our highly trained and respected physical therapy team that provides preventative and rehabilitative services that help improve quality of life for the community in which they live and work. Our focus on quality care starts with reasonable caseload expectations and giving our clinicians access to the country's largest continuing education program. This is a full time 40 hour work week with two evenings until 7pm required. We can look at alternate/ flexible schedules for the right candidate. We close early on Friday with NO WEEKENDS.

Full time benefits include:

• Industry-wide UNMATCHED continuing education program:
  • Outlined and defined mentorship program.
  • 300 onsite, synchronous and asynchronous CEU accrediting courses. (.75-14 CEUs)
  • FREE three month NPTE Prep Course
  • COMT, OCS, SCS, CSCS, Dry Needling, NCS, Pelvic Health, Oncology and additional certifications PAID 
  • Journal Clubs (institutional access to multiple journals)
• Dedicated career ladders for clinical and professional growth.
• Indefinite Student Loan Help
• Multiple and affordable PPO benefits HSA options available
• Generous Paid Time Off Holidays Paid Sick Time with carryover

For details contact, Shanel!

Shanel Green

Sr. Regional Recruiter- Outpatient Division

NovaCare Rehabilitation

 Direct

At NovaCare , a division of Select Medical, we deliver quality in all that we do. We treat each other with respect and promote a positive environment where people feel valued. At NovaCare, we encourage dialogue that fosters inclusivity and growth. We are honest and open in our relationships and straightforward in our communications. At NovaCare, we work together to achieve our company objectives. #ACN

• Understand appropriate state practice acts and adhere to the laws which govern how physical therapists may practice and whom physical therapists may supervise.
• Complete and maintain all corporate & clinical services required training and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations.
• Evaluate, treat, and direct treatment for patients for whom physical therapy is medically necessary and document this need clearly.
• Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, and third-party payors at all times.
• Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by the center manager.

• Must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited school of physical therapy
• Valid State Physical Therapy License/ Registration REQUIRED to start
• Ability to work 40 hours per week with two evening shifts to accommodate patients
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift. Must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds dead weight alone.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to evaluate, diagnose and monitor patient needs and to maintain accurate records, recognize people and provide directions.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
• Ability to push wheeled equipment through the facility and in the community.
• Possess fine motor skills for legible and accurate reporting, charting, scheduling, daily correspondence and presentations, either manually or through use of electronic equipment.
• Possess fine motor skills for effective and efficient handling of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment.

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Select Medical Job ID #1366-279183. Posted job title: outpatient orthopedic physical therapist

About Select Medical

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• School loan reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Sign-On bonus