Physical Therapist - Acute Care

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health • Lebanon, NH

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center seeks a full-time Inpatient Physical Therapist to join their acute care rehabilitation team, which consists of over sixty staff members including PT’s, OT’s, SLP’s, and mobility technicians. In this role, the Physical Therapist will work with hospital patients after surgery, illness, or injury, providing physical therapy services to patients on all units and of all ages from pediatrics to geriatrics. At this academic, Level-I trauma center, the physical therapist will collaborate closely with a large team of diverse providers in a collegial work environment focused on patient care. The position is full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, and includes occasional, scheduled weekend shifts with associated days off during the week. The Physical Therapist is responsible for the autonomous provision of physical therapy services in the acute care setting. Opportunities for ICU and Pediatric competencies are available for those demonstrating committed interest. Department benefits include continuing education funds and continuing education days, and there is an opportunity to serve as a Clinical Instructor for physical therapy students. The role emphasizes working collaboratively alongside experienced and dedicated rehab staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree if graduate prior to 2002; minimum of Master's degree if graduating in 2002 or later.
• Licensed PT with NH eligibility
• BLS

Nice To Haves

• Has a desire to help patients in a hospital setting
• Can work independently and effectively as an individual and collaboratively with other rehab disciplines when necessary
• Has strong communication, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Desires to continue learning and engage in professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Examines, evaluates, diagnoses, determines prognosis and provides intervention. Reports findings to other health care team members. Provides discharge recommendations, exercise programs, and family teaching.
• Plans therapy involving physical exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.
• Participates in and supports in-service education, student programs, volunteer/observation programs, Professional Practice Committee, committees, etc.
• Provides documentation, billing, and record keeping. Participates in compliance audits.
• Coordinates the scheduling of patients and meetings.
• Determines and implements annual plan for professional development.
• Delegates tasks to support personnel.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• 10,000 Signing Bonus
• Dartmouth Health benefits start the first day of employment.
• Department benefits include continuing education funds and continuing education days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level