Physical Therapist

White Oak Healthcare; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

White Oak Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapist to develop and implement individualized therapy plans. You will assess patients, set goals, and coordinate care with other health professionals to maximize functional progress.

The role emphasizes proper documentation, adherence to standards, and ongoing professional development within a SNF setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program and licensed to practice.
• Current state license from the Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Knowledge of SNF population and related care.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and evaluates functional outcomes.
• Designs and implements individualized care plans.
• Documents evaluations, goals, plans, and maintains records.
• Collaborates with other health professionals and staff.
• Adheres to facility policies, safety, and infection control standards.
• Promotes professional growth through ongoing education.

Skills

SNF care

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Team communication

Travel readiness

Education

PT degree

PT license

Job description

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.