PRN Registered Physical Therapist

Bedford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Hampshire is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to develop and manage individualized therapy programs for residents in a skilled nursing facility. You will assess functional needs, design and implement plans of care, document progress, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to maximize patients' functional goals and quality of life.

Strong communication and documentation skills are essential to ensure continuity of care and regulatory

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Proficiency with applicable state, federal, and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes.
• Designs and implements a plan of care based on thorough assessments.
• Documents evaluations, goals, and plans and updates documentation.
• Directs support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
• Communicates effectively with the health team and family as appropriate.
• Adheres to facility policies, infection control, and quality standards.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Travel required

Assessment & planning

Education

DPT or equivalent

Job description

Physical Therapist

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.