Physical Therapist

Northcountryhomehealth Hospice; Colebrook (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement for designated home base

Mandatory orientation and training

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New Hampshire is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist responsible for evaluating and treating patients with various medical conditions affecting their strength and function. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy and a valid license. The position involves travel to surrounding areas for patient care. All new hires must attend a three-day orientation at Weeks Medical Center for essential training and compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an APTA accredited program.
• Must hold a valid Physical Therapy practice license from New Hampshire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with various diagnoses affecting function.
• Utilize therapeutic exercises and modalities to aid recovery.
• Travel to surrounding areas for patient care.

Skills

Orthopedic therapy

Neurological assessment

Complex-medical treatment

Therapeutic exercise

Patient communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Master’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

This position will cover North Route 3 Groveton to Pittsburgh area.

Job Summary:

The Staff Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients with orthopedic, neurological, complex-medical, and other diagnoses that affect a person’s strength, range of motion, endurance, and overall function. The Staff Physical Therapist will utilize therapeutic exercise, modalities, and activities to achieve the highest level of function possible.

The position is based out of Littleton, NH with travel to surrounding areas as well.

Essential Qualifications:

Must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association accredited program and hold minimally a Bachelor’s degree, preferably a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy. Must hold a current and valid Physical Therapy practice license granted from the New Hampshire Office of Allied Health Professions.

About NCHHHA:

North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency (NCHHHA), based in Littleton, NH, serves residents of Coos and Grafton Counties. Compassionate, patient-focused services include Home Care, Palliative Care, and Hospice Care. Home care offerings include, but may not be limited to, skilled observation and assessment, nursing care management, disease management, surgical aftercare, wound care, injections and IV therapy, maternal and baby health, pediatric care, rehabilitative services, and therapeutic assessment and rehabilitation planning specific to the home.

Palliative care services include in-home consultation with a provider and/or Medical Social Worker, advanced care planning, symptom management recommendations, social and spiritual support, and bereavement and grief support. Hospice care includes a certified hospice nursing assessment, 24/7 clinical support, in-home provider visits for pain and symptom management, medical supplies, equipment, hospice medications, volunteer support and companionship, social and spiritual support, and bereavement and grief support. A proud partner of North Country Healthcare (NCH), NCHHHA is a Medicare-certified, non-profit organization and a member agency of the Home Care Association of NH.

North Country Healthcare is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources department at the affiliate to which you are applying.

Please Note:

All new hires are required to attend a mandatory three-day orientation at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, NH. This orientation provides essential training, compliance information, and an introduction to our organizational culture to ensure a smooth and successful transition into your role. Attendance on all three days is required for onboarding completion.

Additionally, if Weeks Medical Center is not your designated home base, you will be eligible for travel reimbursement in accordance with our standard travel policy.