Full Time Registered Physical Therapist

Birch Hc; Rochester, Northern (NH, KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K (Matching up to 2%)

Annual Performance Evaluations

PTO and Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Rochester, New Hampshire is seeking a Physical Therapist to develop individualized therapy programs. This role involves direct patient care, evaluating functional needs, and collaborating with other health professionals to maximize patient outcomes. Candidates must possess relevant education and licensure in Physical Therapy, alongside strong communication and problem-solving skills. The position includes various benefits such as health insurance and performance evaluations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current licensure is essential to practice as a physical therapist.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and evaluate functional needs.
• Design and implement patient care plans based on assessments.
• Document evaluations, treatment goals, and plans.

Skills

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

Problem solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong customer service orientation

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally

Ability to travel as needed

Education

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

Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist

401K (Matching up to 2%)

Annual Performance Evaluations

PTO 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.

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

• Duty require extensive standing and walking
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients
• Duties require frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching