Physical Therapist – Homecare

Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network offers a comprehensive array of inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation services in New Hampshire and Massachusetts to meet the diverse needs of patients recovering from a wide variety of traumatic injuries, illnesses and surgeries. Our integrated approach to rehabilitation sets us apart. We are built, staffed, and programmed for continuity of care and for utilizing every opportunity to improve quality of life for our patients and their families.

We are currently seeking Per Diem Physical Therapists to work in our Award Winning Home-Care Division.

JOB PURPOSE

The Staff Physical Therapist is responsible for working with other members of the rehabilitation team to provide quality care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients with a variety of physical disabilities. The staff physical therapist will plan and implement treatment programs according to departmental policy with the goal of maximizing the patient's level of functioning and independence in daily life skills. The staff physical therapist is responsible for documenting services rendered and participating in ongoing evaluation of quality of care provided by the department. The staff physical therapist may be asked to supervise an assistant or a student after one year of experience.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the supervision of the Home Care Clinical Director. Supervision will consist formal and informal observations and co-treatment with supervisor as needed.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May supervise PT and PTA students or PTA as assigned by department head or clinical director. Responsible for patient caseload.

III Qualifications

  1. APTA member or eligible.
  2. Licensed in NH, Licensed or eligible in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  3. Good general health and emotional stability.
  4. Ability to bend, lift and assist with transfers and ambulation.
  5. Adequate physical strength to assist with resistive activities.
  6. Trained and certified bi-annually in CPR.
  7. Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record and active auto insurance policy as defined by Hospital’s Auto Insurance Company.