Physical Therapist

Summary

The Physical Therapist (PT) is a key part of our multi-disciplinary clinical team. Our Physical Therapists assess and treat patients in the community, delivering care directly in the patient’s home. Work with a wide variety of health issues such as post operative care for joint replacement or fracture, chronic conditions such as COPD or CHF, home safety and fall risk reduction, to name but a few. Working with these diverse patient types, PTs are often engaged in developing and instructing patients and their caregivers in programs to improve safety, strength, balance, mobility, range of motion and coordination. Care is individualized to the needs and goals of each patient.

Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Interprets philosophy & corporate objectives related to home care to patients & families, referral sources & community groups.
2. Performs all assessments, treatments and documentation per agency policies and standards which include State and Federal regulations, and APTA Code of Ethics.
3. Develops, implements, evaluates and modifies clinical services to patients under a physician’s plan of treatment.
4. Assesses patient’s rehabilitation needs by performing patient tests, measurements & evaluations such as range-of-motion, sensory & manual-muscle tests, gait & functional analysis and body parts measurements.
5.  Utilizes an Evidenced-Based Management approach to improve home care patient outcomes.
6.  Documents interdisciplinary communications.
7.  Instructs patients & family members regarding rehabilitative therapy as part of the plan of care resulting in the patient/family assuming increased responsibility for care when appropriate.
8. Assists in referring patients to other community resources as needed.
9. Maintains and enhances current level of knowledge relative to professional practice, as well as continuing education requirements necessary for licensure and certification.
10.  Renders patient care with a high degree of service excellence, which will be measured by family satisfaction surveys.
11. Develops, implements, evaluates and modifies clinical services to patients under a physician’s plan of treatment.

Qualifications

• CPR Certified within 6 months of hire
• State License: Current N.H. State Registration as a Physical Therapist (PT) and in good standing.
• Access to operable motor vehicle and a valid NH driver’s license with acceptable record of safe driving practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be willing to participate in a weekend rotation.
• Must be able to meet the physical demand requirements of the position.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to supply proof of car insurance in the amount of $100,000/$300,000 coverage.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to evolve practice patterns to remain current with best evidence methods and the changing healthcare environment.
• Ability to assimilate and interpret new knowledge and/or regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and organizational skills required.
• Computer skills strongly preferred.

About us

Established in 1967, Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health is an innovative leader in Home Health Care, Palliative Care & Hospice Care. We are a local, independent, non-profit, providing programs and services to meet the diverse needs of 32 surrounding communities in central and northern New Hampshire. Through the support of more than 50 employees and volunteers, the organization touches lives in a variety of ways: helping patients return home after a hospital stay, strengthening someone's knee through physical therapy, or supporting families with advanced illness at home.

EEO Statement:

Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health (PBH&HH) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PBH&HH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

All employees are required to adhere to our values in all their interactions with patients, customers, physicians, fellow employees and all others with whom I come in contact during my employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.00 - $49.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Physical Therapy: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Physical Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: On the road