Physical Therapist
The Department of Rehab Medicine at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center is looking for a physical therapist with special interest in orthopedic/sports physical therapy to join our outpatient academic hospital setting. You will work with an experienced team of therapists providing exceptional care to a predominantly young adult and adult population with musculoskeletal dysfunctions. While we are serious about our work, we work in a creative, supportive and fun environment that values collaborative care. You will have the opportunity to work with providers from a variety of departments including Orthopedics, Surgery, Occupational Medicine. If you are a therapist with an interest in orthopedic outpatient physical therapy and a passion for patient care this is an excellent opportunity for you. New grads and early career clinicians are encouraged to apply and take advantage of our formal mentorship program.
Dartmouth Health is an academic health system serving patients across northern New England, providing the only Level I trauma center and the only air ambulance service (DHART) in New Hampshire. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center is our primary location in Lebanon, NH, which includes a 486-bed (licensed) hospital and community practices. Our mission is to advance health through research, education, clinical practice and community partnerships, providing each person the best care, in the right place, at the right time, every time.
Lebanon and the neighboring town of Hanover, home to Dartmouth College, are located in the Upper Valley which straddles the pristine Connecticut River, a national heritage river and includes 46 towns in western New Hampshire and eastern Vermont. This local region boasts excellent local schools, a myriad of cultural opportunities through Dartmouth College, as well as the Lebanon Opera House and Northern Stage in White River Junction, as well as an abundance of recreational opportunities. Amenities associated with urban areas in Boston MA, Burlington, VT and Montreal QC are all within a few hours drive.
This is for a full-time, benefited, outpatient position with an emphasis on orthopedic physical therapy. However, we encourage you to apply if you are looking for an alternative schedule as we have historically been able to accommodate a variety of clinician schedules.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates, diagnoses, determines prognosis and provides high quality, personalized and evidence-based interventions for patients with neurologic conditions, healthy aging and general rehab needs.
- Reports findings to other health care team members through strong communication skills and use of electronic documentation and billing within Epic EMR.
- Promotes patients healthy lifestyle by improving strength, aerobic capacity, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
- Participates in and supports in-house education, Interdisciplinary ENT, neurology, geriatric meetings, student programs, volunteer/observation and community outreach programs, educating referring providers including residents and fellows.
- Works with a coordinated team of providers to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Determines and implements annual plan for professional development.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree if graduate prior to 2002; minimum of Master's degree if graduating in 2002 or later.
Required Licensure/Certifications
- New Hampshire PT license required. - BLS certified.Don't meet every single requirement?
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.- Area of Interest:
Allied Health; - FTE/Hours per pay period:
1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week; - Shift:
Day; - Job ID:
22684;
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.
There are so many reasons to join Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, members of Dartmouth Health, the premiere health system in New England.
First and foremost are our people. No matter the role, you ll find a shared purpose here. We have doctors ready to teach their knowledge, nurses who lead through experience, and other like-minded individuals collaborating for the health of the community, while inspiring each other day after day.
Career development
Affiliated with Dartmouth College, the atmosphere here is very collegial. You ll discover educational and research opportunities around every corner. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, you never stop learning.
You ll also appreciate the resources our wide-spread health care system provides. You ll have access to experts at the top of their fields, advanced technologies, and modern facilities that enable you to care for patients like nowhere else.
Benefits and wellness
We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive health and wellness benefits. These benefits consist of Core Benefits that are provided by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as well as Benefit Choices that allow you to select additional benefits to meet your personal situation and needs.
Our locations
New England is a very special place to live, work, and become part of a community. We have some of the most advanced educational institutions, best health care, and diverse cultural and recreational offerings you will find anywhere in the country. The public schools are excellent, the mountains are beautiful, and the lakes are pristine. No wonder so many people love it here.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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