Physical Therapist O/P LEE Clinic 16 hours

Description

Mass General Brigham -Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, 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.

Physical Therapist: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital: part time - 16 hours per week at our Lee location:

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.

New salary range

All of our locations offer unique learning opportunities and opportunities for advancement Details for each site with a current opening is listed below:

• Lee has an Alter G- Gravity modified Treadmill, Outdoor sports turf field, Woodway- Run fit program close communication with Orthopedics, Primary Care and Urgent Care on site
  

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

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital remains among the nation's top hospitals for patient experience as a recipient of the Healthgrades 2022 Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the ninth 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
* New grads welcome to apply

Experience Preferred/Desired
* Over one year Staff Physical Therapist in an out-patient setting

Education Minimum Required
* BA or BS in Physical Therapy

Licensure and/or Certifications Required

* NH Physical Therapist License

* AHA or ARC BLS within 2 weeks of hire

EEO Statement

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Primary Location: NH-Lee-WDH Lee Work Locations: WDH Lee 65 Calef Highway Lee 03861 Job: Physical Therapy Organization: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital(WDH) Schedule: Part-time Standard Hours: 16 Shift: Day Job Posted Shift Description: Guaranteed 16 hr/week shift
Working to 6p at least 1 day/week Employee Status: Regular Recruiting Department: WDH Physical Therapy Job Posting: Dec 12, 2024

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