Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rivers Edge - Full Time
About The Position
Elliot Health System is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist for its outpatient Rivers Edge Rehab clinic in Manchester, New Hampshire. The role delivers rehabilitative services by evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, and supporting positive patient outcomes through high-quality, evidence-based therapy. Interest or experience in orthopedics or pelvic floor therapy is welcome, and mentorship is available. The outpatient rehabilitation department operates eight clinics in the greater Manchester area and provides physical, occupational, and speech services across specialties including orthopedics, neurology, pelvic floor, vestibular rehabilitation, geriatrics, pediatrics, and oncology. The department supports clinical development through mentorship, educational opportunities, dedicated documentation time, and involvement in department projects. Clinical resources include an integrated EPIC EMR, a Medbridge subscription, and board certification reimbursement. This position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, primarily days, with two evenings required until 7 p.m. The clinic is located at 185 Queen City Ave, Manchester, NH. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is offered.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program with a corresponding entry-level degree.
- Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the New Hampshire Physical Therapy Governing Board.
- CPR certification, or ability to complete certification within the first 90 days.
Nice To Haves
- Interest or experience in orthopedics or pelvic floor therapy.
- Previous experience in a clinical setting; recent graduates are eligible.
Responsibilities
- Review medical records before patient evaluations to identify focus areas, contraindications, and precautions, and ensure therapy orders are active and appropriate.
- Evaluate referred patients’ skilled therapy needs and develop written, prioritized plans of care with short- and long-term goals in collaboration with patients and/or the health care team.
- Update treatment plans, re-evaluate patients, and communicate with referring providers and other clinicians involved in patient care.
- Establish and implement discharge plans and instruct patients, family members, and other essential personnel in home exercise programs and strategies to maximize function.
- Provide instruction in the use of home medical equipment, adaptive devices, or customized equipment, including splints, orthoses, and ACC devices, as appropriate.
- Provide clinical supervision to therapy assistants, rehabilitation assistants, and other essential personnel implementing or revising rehabilitation plans of care.
- Participate in the department’s clinical affiliation program and ongoing clinical development programming.
- After one year of successful practice, act as a clinical instructor and take an assigned student every 18–24 months.
- Deliver an educational presentation once per year and participate in educational activities such as in-services, journal club, or community outreach.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000.
- Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage.
- Competitive pay.
- Continuing education reimbursement programs.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan.
- Free employee access to multiple onsite gyms, with yoga, personal training, and more.
- Career advancement through clinical ladder opportunities.
- Direct mentoring for new graduates.
- Medbridge subscription for clinical staff.
- Board certification reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
