Elliot Health Systems - Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehab - Per Diem
Company: Elliot Health
Location: Manchester
Posted on: October 17, 2024
Job Description:
Come work at the best place to give and receive care!---Job
Description: -Rehabilitation Services - InpatientElliot
Rehabilitation Services inpatient department is a large
multidiscipline department consisting of physical, occupational,
and speech therapists that treat patients across the lifespan in a
collaborative model with nursing, case management, providers, and
other ancillary services. Elliot Hospital is a Level 2 trauma
center, a DNV Orthopedic Center of Excellence, and has a Level 3
NICU all of which the rehab department supports with highly trained
staff and quality, evidenced based interventions. We support all
units of the hospital including ICU, CICU, Pediatrics, Medical
Surgical and the ED. The Elliot encourages early mobility, return
of function and work with patient centered goals towards optimal
discharge outcomes.About the JobThe role of the physical therapist
within Elliot Health System is focused on the delivery of
rehabilitative services. The physical therapist evaluates, plans
and implements specific treatment programs for patients according
to the principles and practices of the specific discipline and
setting (acute care or outpatient).What You'll Do
- Prepares for patient evaluation by conducting medical record
review identifying areas of focus, contraindications and
precautions. Ensures orders for therapy are active and
appropriate.
- Evaluates the skilled therapy needs of the referred patient and
develops a written prioritized plan of care, including short- and
long-term rehabilitation goals developed in collaboration with the
patient and/or other members of the health care team.
- Updates treatment plan re-evaluates patient and communicates
with referrer and other clinicians involved in the patient's
care.
- Establish and implements discharge plan and instructs patient,
family member(s), and other essential personnel in effective
performance of home exercise programming or other strategies to
maximize function. These may include but aren't limited to;
instruction in the use of home medical equipment, adaptive devices
or customized equipment (splints, orthoses, ACC devices,
etc.).
- Provides clinical supervision of therapy assistant(s),
rehabilitation assistants, and/or other essential personnel in the
implementation and revision of the rehabilitation plan of
care.
- Supports EHS Rehabilitation Services commitment to clinical
development by participating in the department's clinical
affiliation program. After practicing successfully for a period of
1 full year, the occupational therapist is expected to act as a
clinical instructor, taking on a student as assigned every 18-24
months.
- Participates in EHS Rehabilitation ongoing clinical development
programming, with the delivery of an educational presentation once
per year on a topic of their choice. Participation may include but
is not limited to; in services (network or clinic), journal club,
community outreach, or other educational opportunities.Education
and Experience Needs
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program with
corresponding Entry Level Degree required. Licensed as a Physical
Therapist by the state of New Hampshire Physical Therapy Governing
Board required. CPR certification required or able to complete
within first 90 days.
- Previous experience in clinical setting preferred, but not
required. Recent graduates eligible. -What Elliot Health System Has
to Offer
- Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time
& part-time employees
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
coverage
- Competitive pay
- Continuing Education Reimbursement Programs
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Multiple onsite gym locations with FREE access for employees
(plus yoga, personal training and more)For - benefits click
here!#AKRWork Shift: -Primarily looking for Friday and weekend
availability. PER DIEMSolutionHealth is an equal opportunity
employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Keywords: Elliot Health, Leominster , Elliot Health Systems - Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehab - Per Diem, Healthcare , Manchester, Massachusetts
Didn't find what you're looking for? Search again!
Loading more jobs...