Physical Therapist Out-Patient
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital(WDH)

Job Info

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Physical Therapist: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital: full time/part time/per diem

Tired of unrealistic productivity demands that lead to less than optimal care? 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! We have multiple outpatient P.T. openings at our various locations in NH including Marsh Brook in Somersworth, Portsmouth at Pease, Durham, Lee and at our main campus in Dover. Open positions include full time, part time and per diem
hours.

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.

All of our locations offer unique learning opportunities and opportunities for advancement!

• Marsh Brook has a wealth of resources, including close collaboration with Seacoast Orthopedics and large onsite sports performance and aquatic centers
• Lee has an Alter G- Gravity modified Treadmill, close communication with Orthopedics, Primary Care and Urgent Care on site
• RiverWoods Durham provides functional and effective care in supportive living and independent living environments
• Portsmouth has an outdoor turf training area, Guldmann Suspension System and opportunities to be part of a comprehensive care team on the Portsmouth Campus
• Dover- Main campus- full resources available with an aquatic center, Bertec Balance System, XY Grid Suspension System, and more.

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

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital remains among the nation's top hospitals for patient experience as a recipient of the Healthgrades 2021 Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the eighth consecutive year. Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is renowned as one of the largest acute care hospitals in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Southern Maine. At Wentworth-Douglass, we value people who contribute to patient-centered care that enhances community health; we recognize and reward those who share our values and transform our patients' lives. We invite you to explore opportunities, cultivate community wellness and professional growth.

1. Demonstrates competency in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to patient evaluation and development of care plan.
o Selects tools, tests and measures appropriate to patient age and diagnosis.
o Recognizes deviations from anticipated assessment findings.
o Establishes and prioritizes functional, measurable goals and includes time frames.
o Establishes treatment plans based on examination findings.
o Demonstrates competency in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to the administration of therapeutic interventions.
o Provides care that maintains patient confidentiality, comfort and safety.
o Administers therapeutic agents and exercise programs according to clinical procedures.
o Selects, provides and instructs in the use of adaptive equipment.
o Assesses patient response to intervention and adjusts care appropriately
o Performs reassessment and goal adjustment according to policy.
o Instructs patient/family in the patient's therapeutic program, including discharge planning.

2. Demonstrates competency in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to the documentation of clinical care.
o Maintains medical record including assessment, interventions and clinical response.
o Obtains and reviews all required insurance authorizations and physician signatures.
o Documents patient outcomes that reflect goal achievement.
o Completes physician progress reports and discharge summaries according to department policy.
o Records accurate patient charges on a daily basis.

3. Demonstrates competency in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to the communication of clinical and operational information.
o Participates in daily inpatient discharge planning rounds.
o Provides patient status report for weekend/vacation coverage and orthopedic rounds.
o Communicates with other providers regarding the needs and capabilities of each patient.
o Communicates patient status report according to insurance company requirements.
o Provides verbal and written information to patient/family.

4. Demonstrates competency in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to receiving and providing education.
o Identifies educational needs and seeks opportunities for improvement.
o Attends a minimum of one out of hospital rehabilitation program.
o Facilitates rehabilitation staff education regarding out of hospital education program.
o Maintains continuing education record semiannually.
o Completes clinical competencies annually.
o Serves as a resource for other departments and staff.

5. Demonstrates competency in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to the supervision of support staff.
o Assigns patients to Physical Therapist Assistants and communicates all pertinent patient information
o Re-evaluates Physical Therapist Assistants patients according to department policy.
o Provides continuous consultation with Physical Therapist Assistants.
o Directs and supervises aides.
o Directs and supervises secretarial staff relating to daily operations.

Qualifications
Experience Minimum Required
• Over one month Staff Physical Therapist
Experience Preferred/Desired
• Over one year Staff Physical Therapist in an out-patient therapy

Prefer IOMT 1 or 2 year Spine Fellowship Training

Education Minimum Required
• BA or BS in Physical Therapy or BS in Science-biology, chemistry with a Physical Therapy Certificate
Licensure and/or Certifications Required
• CPR, NH License

EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
• The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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