Physical Therapist

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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. Occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs. Some stress related to high level of responsibility for quality care.

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.

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.

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

• 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…