What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Per Diem position at Johns Hopkins Medicine?
Physical Therapist – Per Diem - Inpatient Rehab
Physical therapists at The Johns Hopkins Hospital have the autonomy to make individualized patient-centered decisions to promote optimal clinical care. This position works under the direct supervision of the Team Coordinator and/or Clinical Specialist, and leadership of the Rehab Therapy Services Team Leader and/or Inpatient or Outpatient Manager.
Great Opportunity for New Graduates
Job Responsibilities:
- Uses objective evaluation techniques to assess the physical limitations and medical condition of patients who have neuromusculoskeletal and/or cardiopulmonary disabilities
- Prescribes and implements a treatment program that is designed to return patients to their maximum level of function
- Rotates through assigned areas of department or may have the opportunity to focus on one service area
- Collaborates with all members of the multidisciplinary health care team to maximize patient and team outcomes
- Promotes improvement in service, department and hospital systems to benefit patient care
- Incorporates and operationalizes the goals and objectives of the Hospital at the site of care
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s, Master’s or doctoral degree in physical therapy
- Currently licensed as a physical therapist in the State of Maryland
- One year experience preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Proven clinical skills
- Ability to transfer, position patients and lift up to 25 lbs.; able to perform physical assessments, walk and climb stairs
- Must have reliable transportation to work site
- CPR certification required
Salary Range: Minimum $55.00/hour - Maximum $55.00/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.
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