Overview

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center seeks a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our large rehabilitation team. In this role, you will treat patients after surgery, illness, or injury. The patient populations range from pediatrics to geriatrics, and spans numerous service lines. Our ideal candidate would have some hospital experience however orientation is comprehensive to meet the needs of the individual.

In addition to the job application, please include a resume and cover letter with your job submission for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy treatment for patients following a plan of care developed by a Physical Therapist.

• Maintains complete, accurate documentation and medical records in a timely manner and in the approved departmental and professional format.

• Documents progression towards goal achievement with appropriate billing for services provided.

• Works collaboratively with referring providers, team members, and other staff to ensure patient safety during treatment and to follow the plan of care.

• Communicates regularly with primary therapist and care team members.

• Provides education/instruction to patients, families and the multi-disciplinary team.

• Participates in and supports departmental programs such as in-service education, student programs, volunteer/observation programs, and staff meetings.

• Delegates mobility tasks to support personnel.

• Efficiently manages an inpatient caseload with support of the team.

• Develops personal goals for professional development.

• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (AA degree).

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (AA degree). - New Hampshire licensure required. - BLS certification required.

• Area of Interest:Allied Health;

• FTE/Hours per pay period:1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week;

• Shift:Day;

• Job ID:20005;

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.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.