Physical Therapist Inpatient | Per diem | Day

Concord Hospital Health System; Franklin (NH); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Concord Hospital Health System is seeking an Inpatient Physical Therapist per diem to evaluate patients and provide treatments across ages and conditions. You will participate in indirect care as needed and help cover weekend shifts and holidays.

Flexibility to cover multiple Concord Hospital sites is required. Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program, possess a NH license in good standing, and maintain BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Must have passed the national certification board.
• Active NH Physical Therapy license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient evaluations and re-evaluations and documents in accordance with licensure, scope of practice.
• Develops and documents assessments for each patient at evaluation and during treatment.
• Develops, revises, and documents goals and treatments for all patients during the episode of care.
• Demonstrates adaptability and timeliness in managing the department caseload.
• Maintains accurate and thorough patient charging as part of daily charting.

Education

Physical Therapy degree (DPT or equivalent)

State NH Physical Therapy license

Job description

Summary

The Physical Therapist Inpatient Per Diem is responsible for conducting patient evaluations and providing treatments in accordance with established policies and procedures, serving patients of all ages and health populations. This role may also involve participation in indirect patient care activities as needed.

All per diem staff members are expected to work a minimum of two weekend shifts per month, in addition to any scheduled weekdays. Additionally, per diem staff are required to assist with holiday coverage. Under certain circumstances, staff may be asked to cover additional or alternative shifts. While employees are primarily assigned to a specific site, there is an expectation of flexibility to provide coverage at other Concord Hospital sites when necessary.

Education

Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program and passed the national certification board

Certification, Registration & Licensure

Required: State of NH Physical Therapy license- active and in good standing; American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers or equivalent course

Experience

Requires experience working with an interdisciplinary team, providers, patients and their families. New graduates considered.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient evaluations and re-evaluations and documents in accordance with licensure, scope of
• Develops and documents assessments for each patient at evaluation and during treatment. Advocates for
• Develops, revises, and documents goals and treatments for all patient’s during the episode of care.
• Demonstrates personal adaptability, flexibility and timeliness in managing the entire department caseload.
• Takes responsibility for accurate and thorough patient charging as part of daily charting.
• Takes responsibility for individual performance goals and meeting department expectations.

Concord Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 603-230-7269.

Physical and Work Requirements

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is MEDIUM. The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 - 50 pounds.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to hear, and speak. The employee is frequently required to bend, do repetitive motion, perform activities that require fine motor skills, reach, squat, and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb, kneel, sit, and stand.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision.

The employee is frequently exposed to airborne pathogens, bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to electrical hazards - shock, nonweather related heat or cold, slippery surfaces, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.