Therapy Education Specialist (Physical Therapist), Day Shift, Acute Rehabilitation

AHC Rehabilitation - White Oak Medical Center

If you are a current Adventist HealthCare employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.

 

Adventist Rehabilitation seeks to hire a Therapy Education Specialist Physical Therapist who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.

As a Therapy Education Specialist, you will:
•Orient and supervise clinical staff throughout the 90 day introductory/probationary period.
•Serve as a mentor and clinical staff resource throughout the first 12 months hire for all new clinical employees.
•Support new clinicians throughout orientation using Orientation Checklist for OASIS accuracy, clinical documentation, clinical competency, home observation visits and electronic documentation support.
•Perform performance improvement functions as needed to support advancing clinical education and knowledge that aligns with State, Federal and Accreditation requirements.
•Serve on agency committees as appropriate.
•Conduct joint visits with field staff to assure clinical competence and OASIS Accuracy during orientation and on an ongoing basis as need is identified.
•Plan and evaluate patient care that is comprehensive and organized to achieve relevant goals.
•Assist in ensuring accurate OASIS documentation.
•Document patient care and related information according to Federal and State regulations, completed per standards set by Agency.
•Meet productivity standard set by agency demonstrating flexibility, commitment and adaptability.
•Manage an active caseload with varying volume.
•Attend mandatory and non-mandatory meetings.
•Make appropriate interventions to provide for safe and effective care addressing all of patient’s needs.
•Assist clinical staff in organizational skills to meet accuracy, efficiency and productivity standards.
•Orient new staff to minimize low turnover rate during first 12 months of hire.
•Advise staff on holistic approach to healthcare to ensure appropriate uses of MSW and Chaplain.
•Support accreditation process related to clinical competence and accountability.

Qualifications include:
•Master’s or Doctorate degree in designated therapy field required
•Current and Active Maryland Therapy licensure
•Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
•Two years full time experience in acute care therapy environment or facility therapy within the past five years of hire date preferred
•1-2 years supervisory/management experience preferred
•Valid driver’s license and auto insurance that meets AHC required limits
Successful completion of formal preceptor training program within the first 90 days of hire.

Work Schedule:

Part-time

#GR8 Allied Healthcare

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.

We do this by offering:

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts

• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise

• 403(b) retirement plan

• Free Employee parking

• Benefits Eligible Positions:

  • Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans [including health, employer-paid disability and life insurance, PTO]

  • Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with 3 year vesting  

  • Ancillary benefits such as flexible spending, legal and pet insurance to meet the needs of employees and their eligible family members

  • Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants f