Responsibilities Clinical Practice

• Administers treatments and occupational agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability.
• Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
• Observes and evaluates treatment effect. Recommends change to physician, if needed.
• Performs an appropriate evaluation and assessment on each patient, as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments, as per policy.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff, and administrative team.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited school of Physical Therapy or equivalent. Required.
• Current Physical Therapist license in the State of New Hampshire. Required.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification. Required.
• Experience in providing Physical Therapy within an outpatient care setting is preferred.
• New graduates or other therapists who have not worked in an outpatient setting may be considered.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• BLS (AHA)

STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• New Hampshire

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Healthcare setting:

• Inpatient
• Long term care

Medical specialties:

• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Physical Therapy within an outpatient care setting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Physical Therapy License (Required)
• BLS (AHA)Certification (Required)
• New Hampshire State License (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person