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ID #53056960
Estado New Hampshire
Ciudad Nashua
Full-time
Salario USD TBD TBD
Fuente Covenant Health
Showed 2024-12-11
Fecha 2024-12-12
Fecha tope 2025-02-10
Categoría Etcétera
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Physical Therapist

New Hampshire, Nashua, 03060 Nashua USA
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Job Summary The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, implementation, education, discharge planning and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving their functional goals. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.

Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients’ functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.

Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.

Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.

Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Maintains compliance with all relevant Federal, State regulations and Organizational policies.

Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.

Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature.

Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.

Outpatient: Schedules patients and monitors referral work queues in EHR.

Outpatient: Monitors and analyzes essential departmental data elements through creation and running of reports in EHR.

Other duties as consistent with this role.

Job Requirements: (education and experience/preferred and required)

Job Knowledge and Skills

Clinical skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services.

Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situation.

Ability to use a computer and proficiency in EHR documentation.

Education and Experience

Current license from the NH state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners required.

CPR/BLS certification required.

Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited physical therapy program preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involves a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. Lifting/carrying frequently up to 35 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Some stress related to high level of responsibility for quality care.

Americans with Disabilities Statement

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Covenant Health reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

Standard of Business Conduct

Every St Joseph Hospital employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

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