Outpatient Physical Therapist - Dover (24 hours)

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

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Seeking outpatient physical therapist to fill a 24-hour position in Dover at the main hospital campus.

Looking to work for an organization committed to providing high quality patient care and to the professional growth and development of its PT team? Then consider Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. Our dedication to both patients and staff has led to tremendous growth!

Our large physical therapy department consists of clinics ranging from large to small, several with onsite orthopedic surgeons and other physician specialists to facilitate great learning opportunities and cohesive, quality care. Clinical teams range from newer grads to seasoned veterans, many with fellowship training, advanced degrees and certifications in orthopedics, sports, spine, neurology, geriatrics, pelvic health and lymphedema. Many PTs are highly trained in dry needling, running analysis, blood flow restrictive therapy, and lymphedema. Our multidisciplinary team enjoys daily collaboration with occupational therapists, speech therapists, athletic trainers, and physicians to support nearly any patient need.

Highly competitive benefits and compensation packages with sign on bonuses considered. This is a great place to work!!

Job Summary

Responsible for planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of body part. They will be responsible for Physical Therapy Student and Physical Therapy Assistants as well as training new staff as needed.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions:
Establishes therapy goals and formulates a treatment plan based on evaluation results.
-Supervises PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations.
-Provides individual, family and group therapy sessions for clients engaged in outpatient therapy
-Participates in the interdisciplinary group for hospice patients and the case conference meetings for home health patients.
-Participates in discharge planning.
-Provides initial assessment of clinical needs using standardized tools and protocols and facilitate recommendations for treatment.
-Records all pertinent data in the patients medical records.

Qualifications

Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Physical Therapist [NH] - Generic - HR Only required Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred

Experience
Experience working as a physical therapist in a hospital, rehab or Ambulatory setting 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems.
- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Teaching others how to do something.
- Excellent problem solving, case management and communication skills.
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

789 Central Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .... Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

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