Physical Therapist Inpatient | Per Diem | Day | Franklin, NH

Job description

Summary The Physical Therapist Inpatient Per Diem is responsible for conducting patient evaluations and providing treatments in accordance with established policies and procedures, serving patients of all ages and health populations. This role may also involve participation in indirect patient care activities as needed. All per diem staff members are expected to work a minimum of two weekend shifts per month, in addition to any scheduled weekdays. Additionally, per diem staff are required to assist with holiday coverage. Under certain circumstances, staff may be asked to cover additional or alternative shifts. While employees are primarily assigned to a specific site, there is an expectation of flexibility to provide coverage at other Concord Hospital sites when necessary. Education Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program and passed the national certification board Certification, Registration & Licensure Required: State of NH Physical Therapy license- active and in good standing; American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers or equivalent course Experience Requires experience working with an interdisciplinary team, providers, patients and their families. New graduates considered. Responsibilities Performs patient evaluations and re-evaluations and documents in accordance with licensure, scope of practice and department standards (e.g. documentation completion/HIMS/abbreviations, etc.). Advocates for and is active in developing disciplinary and interdisciplinary team members. Develops and documents assessments for each patient at evaluation and during treatment. Advocates for and is active in developing disciplinary and interdisciplinary team members. Develops, revises, and documents goals and treatments for all patient’s during the episode of care. Advocates for and is active in developing disciplinary and interdisciplinary team members. Demonstrates personal adaptability, flexibility and timeliness in managing the entire department caseload. Takes responsibility for accurate and thorough patient charging as part of daily charting. Takes responsibility for individual performance goals and meeting department expectations. Concord Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Applicants to and employees of this company are protected under federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link above to find out more. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 603-230-7269. Physical and Work Requirements The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is MEDIUM. The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 - 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to hear, and speak. The employee is frequently required to bend, do repetitive motion, perform activities that require fine motor skills, reach, squat, and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb, kneel, sit, and stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision. The employee is frequently exposed to airborne pathogens, bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to electrical hazards - shock, nonweather related heat or cold, slippery surfaces, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.