*nnPOSITION STANDARDSnn*nnGraduate of a school or Physical Therapy School approved by the American PhysicalnnTherapy Association. Currently licensed or eligible for licensure in New Hampshire. Nonnprevious experience necessary.nn*nnMust have thorough knowledge of principles, literature, standard practices, methods andnnnew developments in the area of physical medicine.nn*nnAge of Patients Treated:nnAll agesnn*nnCurrent BCLS certififcation required within 30 days of hire.nn*nnComputer competency as needed for position.nn*nnPOSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSnn*nnAnything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.nn*nnPhysical Activity:nn*nnMust have good physical stamina in this department.nn*nnUpper Extremity:nn*nnBe able to tolerate much bending,nnlifting, walking, stooping, standing, and desk work.nn*nnMust be able to guard and transfernnpatients frequently, assist patients with gait and exercise activity.nn*nnPush/Pull/Lift/Carry:nn*nnPART TWO:FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITYnn*nnPosition Objectivenn*nnThe Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats all assigned patients referred to PhysicalnnTherapy as directed by the patient's referring physician or dentist. Is under thennsupervision of the Physical Therapy Supervisor or the Department Manager.nn*nnPerformance ExpectationnnEvaluationsnn*nnResponsible for the evaluation of all patients referred for Physical Therapy.nn*nnResponsible for the completion and submission of all reports pertaining to thennevaluation.nn*nnSees that all referral sources are advised of theraputic POC and updates.nnTreatmentnn*nnPractices Physical Therapy consistent with the American Physical TherapynnAssociation Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.nn*nnMaintains a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of thenndepartment and patient.nn*nnConfers with the persons most closely associated with the management of thennpatient and keeps them informed of any additional patient needs, treatmentnnmodification and /or progress.nn*nnEnters appropriate charges for PT services rendered.nnOversightnn*nnProvides supervision of PT assistants and aides per APTA stands of practice and treatment under the NH Practice Act.nnRecords, Reports and Communicationnn*nnResponsible for the preparation and submitting of department reports,nnensuring confidentiality of all records, including:nn*nnEvaluation reports/summaries.nn*nnDischarge reports/summaries.nn*nnProgress reports to referring physicians and agencies.nn*nnCurrent notes on all patients within the assigned area.nn*nnSpecial reports as requested by the director or supervisor.nn*nnDaily records and related notes as indicated.nnAssists department in maintaining inventory in ordering supplies and equipment.nnProfessional Status and Public Relationsnn*nnKeeps abreast of new techniques and trends in the field of Physical Therapy.nn*nnAttends conventions, meetings or special courses whenever possible andnnshares with the department personnel information gained thereby.nn*nnPrepares and gives talks to community groups who have made requests fornnsame.nn*nnMaintains good public relations with all community sources.nnParticipate in planning and implementing new programs in the Physical TherapynnDepartment.nnCare for the physical area and equipment related to Physical Therapy Department andnnmaintain highest possible level of departmental cleanliness and safety.nnAttends patient related meetings as delegated by the PT Manager.nnArea of Interest:Allied Health/Clinical;nnWork Status:M-F;nnJob ID:4993nnDartmouth 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.nnDartmouth 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.