Inpatient Physical Therapist — Full-Time with $10k Sign-On

Whittier Health Network; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Per diem $50 all shifts

Weekend differential $5

Job summary

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Bradford seeks a Physical Therapist for inpatient care. This full-time role includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus and a base pay range of $41–$50 per hour. Per diem of $50 on all shifts and a weekend differential of $5.00 are offered.

The PT will evaluate, plan and implement therapy, document progress, and educate patients and families under physician supervision. Involves collaboration with the care team and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• BS/ MS in Physical Therapy or DPT from an accredited college or university.
• Current licensure by the MA Board of Allied Health Professionals or pursuit thereof.
• APTA MA/NH chapter membership preferred.
• BLS certification.
• Commitment to continuing education in physical therapy.
• Experience with adult rehabilitation and geriatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized evaluation, documentation of findings and progress, planning and implementation of treatment, patient/family education and goals under physician direction.
• Assesses and implements appropriate treatment plans according to diagnosis and status.
• Completes timely documentation (initial evaluation, flow sheets, progress notes, discharge summaries, statistics) and letters for DME.
• Delegates duties to PTAs, aides and supportive personnel.
• Coordinates and organizes a full treatment caseload.
• Attends and reports at team conferences (TC/TTC) and family conferences (FTC).
• Promotes staff, patient and family education through continuing education courses/seminars.

Skills

BLS Certification

Documentation

Patient Education

Teamwork

Clinical Reasoning

Education

BS/MS in Physical Therapy, DPT (APTA-accredited)

Massachusetts licensure or impending licensure

APTA MA/NH chapter preferred

Job description

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Bradford seeks a Physical Therapist for inpatient care. This full-time role includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus and a base pay range of $41–$50 per hour. Per diem of $50 on all shifts and a weekend differential of $5.00 are offered.

The PT will evaluate, plan and implement therapy, document progress, and educate patients and families under physician supervision. Involves collaboration with the care team and ongoing professional development.