Physical Therapist - Acute Care

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Overview

$10,000 Signing Bonus

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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center seeks a full-time Inpatient Physical Therapist to join our acute care rehabilitation team comprised of over sixty staff members including PTs, OTs, SLPs and mobility technicians. In this role the Physical Therapist will work with hospital patients after surgery, illness or injury. The selected candidate will provide physical therapy services to patients on all units and of all ages from pediatrics to geriatrics. At this academic, Level-I trauma center, the physical therapist will work closely with a large team of diverse providers in a collaborative, collegial work environment that fosters the best care possible for our patients.

Position Highlights:

• Position is: full-time, 40 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 8-4:30
• Includes occasional, scheduled weekend shifts with associated days off during the week
• Responsible for autonomous provision of physical therapy services in the acute care setting
• Available ICU and Pediatric competencies for those demonstrating committed interest
• Department benefits include continuing education funds and continuing education days
• Opportunity to be a Clinical Instructor for physical therapy students
• Work collaboratively alongside experienced and dedicated rehab staff

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Has a desire to help patients in a hospital setting
• Can work independently and effectively as an individual and collaboratively with other rehab disciplines when necessary
• Has strong communication, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Desires to continue learning and engage in professional development opportunities

Organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs.

Responsibilities

1. Examines, evaluates, diagnoses, determines prognosis and provides intervention. Reports findings to other health care team members. Provides discharge recommendations, exercise programs, and family teaching.
2. Plans therapy involving physical exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.
3. Participates in and supports in-service education, student programs, volunteer/observation programs, Professional Practice Committee, committees, etc.
4. Provides documentation, billing, and record keeping. Participates in compliance audits.
5. Coordinates the scheduling of patients and meetings.
6. Determines and implements annual plan for professional development.
7. Delegates tasks to support personnel.
8. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree if graduate prior to 2002; minimum of Master's degree if graduating in 2002 or later.

Required Licensure/Certifications

- Licensed PT with NH eligibility
- BLS

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• Pay Range: $77,792.00/Yr. - $124,467.20/Yr. (Based on 40 hours per week, otherwise pro rata)
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
• Shift: Day
• Job ID: 41319

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

There are so many reasons to join Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, members of Dartmouth Health, the premiere health system in New England.

First and foremost are our people. No matter the role, you’ll find a shared purpose here. We have doctors ready to teach their knowledge, nurses who lead through experience, and other like-minded individuals collaborating for the health of the community, while inspiring each other day after day.

Career development

Affiliated with Dartmouth College, the atmosphere here is very collegial. You’ll discover educational and research opportunities around every corner. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, you never stop learning.

You’ll also appreciate the resources our wide-spread health care system provides. You’ll have access to experts at the top of their fields, advanced technologies, and modern facilities that enable you to care for patients like nowhere else.

Benefits and wellness

We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive health and wellness benefits. These benefits consist of "Core Benefits" that are provided by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as well as "Benefit Choices" that allow you to select additional benefits to meet your personal situation and needs.

Our locations

New England is a very special place to live, work, and become part of a community. We have some of the most advanced educational institutions, best health care, and diverse cultural and recreational offerings you will find anywhere in the country. The public schools are excellent, the mountains are beautiful, and the lakes are pristine. No wonder so many people love it here.