Full Time Registered Physical Therapist

Bedford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401K matching

Annual evaluations

PTO & Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Bedford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Physical Therapist to develop individualized therapy programs, including assessment, treatment, planning, and education, to maximize patient progress toward functional goals. The role requires collaboration with health professionals and ancillary staff, thorough documentation, and a commitment to high standards of care and patient outcomes.

Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, organizational skills, and a patient-centered

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Proficiency with applicable state, federal, and professional standards.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and evaluates outcomes.
• Develops and implements a plan of care based on assessments.
• Collaborates with other health professionals and staff for optimal outcomes.
• Documents evaluations, goals, plans, and progress.
• Directs support staff to achieve functional goals.
• Maintains policy, safety, and infection control standards.

Skills

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Master/DO PT

Tools

Electronic Documentation

Job description

Physical Therapist

• 3000$ sign on bonus
• 401K(Matching up to 2%)
• Annual Performance Evaluations
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Electronic Documentation
• Employee Appreciation Events

Job Summary:

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the development of an individualized therapy program consisting of physical assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients’ functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.

Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.

Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.

Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Practices facility and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.

Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge and skills to care for patient needs of the SNF population

Must possess problem solving skills to successfully perform job

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Strong customer service orientation.

Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with other employees, patients, and family members

Ability to travel as needed to perform job

Education and Experience:

Graduate of an accredited Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards

Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Physical Requirements:

Duties require extensive standing and walking.

Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.

Duties require frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.