Physical Therapist

General Summary:

The Physical Therapist is responsible for planning, assessment, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive physical therapy procedures and services designed to increase or restore function, minimize or prevent disability, and assist patients in reaching their maximum performance levels. A sign-on bonus of $10,000 is available for this position.

Essential Job Functions*:

• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for the knowledge base inherent in the role of Physical Therapist by performing all functions accurately and recognizing their importance and relationship to patient care and client services

• Practices Physical Therapy consistent with the American Physical Therapy Association’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice

• Evaluates the patient’s level of function and areas in need of improvement

• Develops a plan of care that is completed by the Physical Therapist

• Delegates patient care appropriately to Physical Therapy Assistants

• Considers age-specific needs in the evaluation process and in service delivery

• Involves patient/caregiver in development of plan of care, including discharge planning, to gain patient cooperation in gaining maximum benefit from therapeutic intervention

• Treats patients within their plan of care to relieve pain, and develop or restore function and maximum performance, using physical means such as exercise (making use of available equipment) and physical agent modalities

• Adjusts plan of care according to patients progress during course of treatment

• Fabricates and fits splints, braces and other adaptive equipment and trains patient/caregiver on use

• Coordinates physical therapy activities with other services, agencies and personnel involved in patient care management

• Participates in the supervision of designated personnel including Physical Therapy Assistants, students, and volunteers

• Assists with patient scheduling.

• Participates in clinics, conferences, and educational programs to increase knowledge and improve patient care and staff performance

• Responsible for maintaining Continuing Education units for license renewal

• Must comply with relevant laws and regulations as they relate to the position

• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein

• Complies with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, regulations and standards as related to job.

• Demonstrates hospital’s stated mission and values of teamwork, respect and communication with co-workers, patients, families and visitors.

• Actively and appropriately participates in problem-solving identification and resolution, both intra- and inter-departmentally.

• Meets department customer service standards and strives to enhance the level of customer service provided.

Qualifications:

• Education

Required: Graduation from accredited program in Physical Therapy

• Work Experience

Preferred: Experience in orthopedics, acute care, home health and/or school programs

• Licensure/Certifications/Registrations

Required: Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in the State of New Hampshire

Current Basic Life Support (including use of an Automatic External

Defibrillator) certification

• Other Skills/Knowledge

Required: Knowledge of a range of therapy assessments, methods and techniques

Preferred: Ability to effectively communicate medical information, assessment results,

diagnoses and proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the patient/caregiver