Assist patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities. Restores Patient Physical Functioning by interpreting physical therapy evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment goals and plans; administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities and in using assistive and supportive devices. NWH is recruiting for a physical therapist, per diem, in the acute care/inpatient setting, to cover shifts on both weekdays and weekends. Broad availability to work weekday shifts is desired. Availability to cover 2 weekend shifts per month (Saturdays, Sundays, or 1 of each) is required. Comprehensive orientation and mentoring program is available to the hired clinician, especially new graduate clinicians. At least 1 year of clinical experience in either acute care, acute rehab, or home care clinical settings is preferred; will consider new graduates with acute care or acute rehab clinical experiences. In this role, the PT will: Provide care to adult med/surg patients, with majority in general and complex medical, post-op orthopedics, post-op general and vascular surgery, and other areas as needed (such as ICU, Emergency Department) Perform examinations/evaluations, develop plans of care, provide recommendations for ongoing therapy needs during hospitalization and post-discharge Perform and apply interventions during follow-up visits Independently manage a patient assignment Candidates should have primary attributes that include: Strong willingness to collaborate closely with their fellow physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other members of the clinical and non-clinical care team Being flexible and willing to adapt to evolving requests/priorities during the workday Strong customer service skills Commitment to understanding and fulfilling the mission and goals of Inpatient Rehab Services and NWH as a whole.
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