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Adventist HealthCare Home Health seeks to hire an Physical Therapist servicing our Silver Spring Territory who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Physical Therapist, you will:
- Performs an initial examination and evaluation to establish a impairment/diagnosis, prognosis and plan of care prior to intervention for all persons served with basic rehabilitation needs in acute care, outpatient or inpatient rehabilitation settings (flexes to any Rehab site as needed).
- Provides, or directs and supervises, the therapy intervention consistent with the results of the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care. The therapist involves the patient/client and appropriate others in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the plan of care. Reexamines the patient/client as necessary during an episode of care to evaluate progress or change in patient/client status and modifies the plan of care accordingly or discontinues physical therapy services.
- The physical therapist, in consultation with appropriate disciplines, plans for discharge of the patient/client taking into consideration achievement of anticipated goals and expected outcomes, and provides for appropriate follow-up or referral. The physical therapist discontinues intervention when the patient/client is unable to continue to progress toward goals or when the physical therapist determines that the patient/client will no longer benefit from therapy (in coordination with referring provider/team where indicated).
- Communicates, coordinates and documents all aspects of patient/client management including the results of the initial examination and evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, interventions, response to interventions, barriers to progress, changes in patient/client status relative to the interventions, reexamination, and discharge/discontinuation of intervention and other patient/client management activities with members of the care team as indicated. Supervises and directs the patient care activities of assigned rehab aides, office assistants and volunteers.
- Manages schedule to accommodate range in census and patient load and informs management of any issues with caseload management.
- Attends team meetings and effectively communicates patient status, using, if needed, the medical record or other treating therapists to ensure sufficient knowledge of the case.
- Responsible for individual professional development activities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications include:
- Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from accredited physical therapy program.
- 1-year site specific preferred
- Active Therapy Maryland License
- Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
WORK SCHEDULE
- Employment Type: Per Visit
- Hours per Week: 4 hrs/ weekly
- Typical Daily Schedule: 2 full days per month / weekends
- Shift Type: Days
- Weekend Requirements: As needed
- Holiday Requirements: As needed
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: $34.58 - $51.87
If the salary range is not displayed or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
WHAT WE OFFER
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
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
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 for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.
While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.
Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. ("Nicotine products" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs.
Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.
INTRODUCTION
Adventist HealthCare Home Health seeks to hire an Physical Therapist servicing our Silver Spring Territory who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Physical Therapist, you will:
- Performs an initial examination and evaluation to establish a impairment/diagnosis, prognosis and plan of care prior to intervention for all persons served with basic rehabilitation needs in acute care, outpatient or inpatient rehabilitation settings (flexes to any Rehab site as needed).
- Provides, or directs and supervises, the therapy intervention consistent with the results of the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care. The therapist involves the patient/client and appropriate others in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the plan of care. Reexamines the patient/client as necessary during an episode of care to evaluate progress or change in patient/client status and modifies the plan of care accordingly or discontinues physical therapy services.
- The physical therapist, in consultation with appropriate disciplines, plans for discharge of the patient/client taking into consideration achievement of anticipated goals and expected outcomes, and provides for appropriate follow-up or referral. The physical therapist discontinues intervention when the patient/client is unable to continue to progress toward goals or when the physical therapist determines that the patient/client will no longer benefit from therapy (in coordination with referring provider/team where indicated).
- Communicates, coordinates and documents all aspects of patient/client management including the results of the initial examination and evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, interventions, response to interventions, barriers to progress, changes in patient/client status relative to the interventions, reexamination, and discharge/discontinuation of intervention and other patient/client management activities with members of the care team as indicated. Supervises and directs the patient care activities of assigned rehab aides, office assistants and volunteers.
- Manages schedule to accommodate range in census and patient load and informs management of any issues with caseload management.
- Attends team meetings and effectively communicates patient status, using, if needed, the medical record or other treating therapists to ensure sufficient knowledge of the case.
- Responsible for individual professional development activities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications include:
- Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from accredited physical therapy program.
- 1-year site specific preferred
- Active Therapy Maryland License
- Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
WORK SCHEDULE
- Employment Type: Per Visit
- Hours per Week: 4 hrs/ weekly
- Typical Daily Schedule: 2 full days per month / weekends
- Shift Type: Days
- Weekend Requirements: As needed
- Holiday Requirements: As needed
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: $34.58 - $51.87
If the salary range is not displayed or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
WHAT WE OFFER
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
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
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 for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.
While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.
Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. ("Nicotine products" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs.
Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.
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Verify Your Licensure Transfers Across State Lines
Maryland and D.C. have separate licensure boards, and Adventist HealthCare operates across both jurisdictions. Confirm your LCSW, LCPC, or equivalent credential is active in the state where the specific role is posted before you apply.
Target Roles in Behavioral Health Specifically
Adventist HealthCare's behavioral health division, including Shady Grove Medical Center and its outpatient network, tends to hire therapists with documented specializations. Positions in inpatient psychiatry or substance use treatment often move faster through the sponsorship pipeline than general outpatient roles.
Use Migrate Mate to Filter Confirmed Sponsoring Openings
Not every Adventist HealthCare posting explicitly flags visa sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to browse verified Therapist openings filtered by sponsorship type, so you're only spending time on roles where H-1B or TN support is confirmed.
Understand How TN Status Works for Therapists
Canadian and Mexican nationals can pursue TN status under the Social Worker category, which covers licensed clinical therapists. Unlike H-1B, TN has no lottery and can be obtained at the border or a port of entry, making the timeline significantly shorter.
Align Your Application Timing With H-1B Cap Deadlines
If you need H-1B sponsorship and aren't already cap-exempt, your start date must align with the October 1 fiscal year. Talk to Adventist HealthCare's HR team early about whether they can accommodate a conditional offer tied to lottery selection in March.
Prepare a Credential Evaluation Before Interviews
If your graduate degree in counseling or social work was completed outside the U.S., obtain a foreign credential evaluation from a NACES-approved organization before your first interview. Adventist HealthCare's credentialing team will require it before initiating any USCIS petition.
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Does Adventist HealthCare sponsor H-1B visas for Therapists?
Yes, Adventist HealthCare has sponsored H-1B visas for Therapist roles. Licensed clinical positions in behavioral health generally qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards because they require a specific graduate-level degree. Your role title, degree field, and state licensure all factor into whether USCIS will approve the petition, so align all three before your employer files.
How do I apply for Therapist jobs at Adventist HealthCare?
Applications go through Adventist HealthCare's careers portal at careers.adventisthealthcare.com. Filter by department, specifically Behavioral Health or Mental Health Services, to surface the most relevant openings. You can also browse verified Therapist openings at Adventist HealthCare with confirmed visa sponsorship through Migrate Mate, which filters postings by visa type so you're not applying blind.
Which visa types are commonly used for Therapist roles at Adventist HealthCare?
H-1B is the most common pathway for international therapists at Adventist HealthCare. TN status is available for Canadian and Mexican nationals who hold the equivalent of a U.S. master's degree in social work or counseling. F-1 OPT and CPT are also supported, which makes the organization a viable option for international students completing clinical practicums or post-graduation work authorization.
What qualifications does Adventist HealthCare expect for Therapist roles?
Most Therapist openings require a master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related clinical field, plus an active state license such as LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT in Maryland or D.C. Roles in inpatient settings often require prior hospital or crisis experience. Foreign-trained applicants need a credential evaluation confirming their degree is equivalent to a U.S. graduate degree before Adventist HealthCare can begin a visa petition.
How do I plan my timeline if I need H-1B sponsorship for a Therapist job?
USCIS opens H-1B registration each March for an October 1 start date. If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your OPT expiration date and whether you qualify for the 24-month STEM extension, which doesn't apply to most therapy fields. Cap-gap protection covers you if your OPT expires between April and September while your H-1B is pending. Build at least six months of lead time into conversations with Adventist HealthCare's HR team.
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