Physical Therapist Inpatient | Per diem | Day

Concord Hospital Health System; Laconia (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Concord Hospital Health System in Laconia, NH is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist to perform patient evaluations and provide treatments. This role supports patients of all ages while adapting to varied work schedules, including weekend and holiday shifts. A New Hampshire license and Basic Life Support certification are required, with new graduates considered.

The candidate should have experience in interdisciplinary settings, demonstrating personal adaptability and a commitment to patient care. The physical demands include lifting and various movements, requiring regular exposure to challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program and passed the national certification board.
• State of NH Physical Therapy license—active and in good standing.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers or equivalent course.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient evaluations and re-evaluations, documenting in accordance with licensure and department standards.
• Develops and documents assessments for each patient at evaluation and during treatment.
• Takes responsibility for accurate patient charging as part of daily charting.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient evaluation

Adaptability

Flexibility

Education

Graduated from accredited Physical Therapy program

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, documenting in accordance with licensure, scope of practice and department standards, including documentation completion/HIMS/abbreviations.
• Develops and documents assessments for each patient at evaluation and during treatment.
• Develops, revises, and documents goals and treatments for patients 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.
• Advocates for and is active in developing disciplinary and interdisciplinary team members.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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, frequently required to bend, perform repetitive motion, obtain fine motor skills, reach, squat, and walk, occasionally required to climb, kneel, sit, and stand. The employee must have 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, 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.