Elliot Health System
Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Per Diem
Elliot Health System, Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
Physical Therapist – Inpatient – Per Diem Nights/Weekends
Join Elliot Health System as a Per Diem Physical Therapist covering evenings (10:30–7 PM or 3–7 PM) and weekend shifts. Elliot Rehabilitation Services is a Level‑2 trauma center with a multidisciplinary inpatient department treating patients across the lifespan. Early mobility, return of function and patient‑centered goals are core to our approach.
What You’ll Do
Prepare for patient evaluation by conducting medical‑record review, identifying areas of focus, contraindications and precautions, and ensuring orders for therapy are active and appropriate.
Evaluate the skilled therapy needs of the referred patient and develop 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.
Update the treatment plan, re‑evaluate the patient, and communicate with the referrer and other clinicians involved in the patient’s care.
Establish and implement a discharge plan and instruct patient, family member(s) and other essential personnel in the effective performance of home‑exercise programming or other strategies to maximize function, including instruction in the use of home medical equipment, adaptive devices or customized equipment (splints, orthoses, ACC devices, etc.).
Provide clinical supervision of therapy assistant(s), rehabilitation assistants and/or other essential personnel in the implementation and revision of the rehabilitation plan of care.
Support EHS Rehabilitation Services’ commitment to clinical development by participating in the department’s clinical affiliation program; after practicing successfully for a period of one full year, the occupational therapist is expected to act as a clinical instructor, taking on a student as assigned every 18‑24 months.
Participate in EHS Rehabilitation ongoing clinical development programming, delivering an educational presentation once per year on a topic of their choice; participation may include but is not limited to; in‑service (network or clinic), journal club, community outreach or other educational opportunities.
Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program with the corresponding Entry‑Level Degree required. Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the New Hampshire State Physical Therapy Governing Board required. CPR certification required or able to complete within the first 90 days.
Previous experience in a 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 and part‑time employees.
Short‑term disability, long‑term disability and life insurance coverage.
Continuing Education Reimbursement Programs.
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
Multiple onsite gym locations with free access for employees, plus yoga, personal training and more.
Work Schedule Variable Monday‑Friday variable shift either 10:30‑7 PM or 3‑7 PM; variable weekend coverage with flexible start time on weekends.
Seniority Level Entry level
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What You’ll Do
Prepare for patient evaluation by conducting medical‑record review, identifying areas of focus, contraindications and precautions, and ensuring orders for therapy are active and appropriate.
Evaluate the skilled therapy needs of the referred patient and develop 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.
Update the treatment plan, re‑evaluate the patient, and communicate with the referrer and other clinicians involved in the patient’s care.
Establish and implement a discharge plan and instruct patient, family member(s) and other essential personnel in the effective performance of home‑exercise programming or other strategies to maximize function, including instruction in the use of home medical equipment, adaptive devices or customized equipment (splints, orthoses, ACC devices, etc.).
Provide clinical supervision of therapy assistant(s), rehabilitation assistants and/or other essential personnel in the implementation and revision of the rehabilitation plan of care.
Support EHS Rehabilitation Services’ commitment to clinical development by participating in the department’s clinical affiliation program; after practicing successfully for a period of one full year, the occupational therapist is expected to act as a clinical instructor, taking on a student as assigned every 18‑24 months.
Participate in EHS Rehabilitation ongoing clinical development programming, delivering an educational presentation once per year on a topic of their choice; participation may include but is not limited to; in‑service (network or clinic), journal club, community outreach or other educational opportunities.
Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program with the corresponding Entry‑Level Degree required. Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the New Hampshire State Physical Therapy Governing Board required. CPR certification required or able to complete within the first 90 days.
Previous experience in a 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 and part‑time employees.
Short‑term disability, long‑term disability and life insurance coverage.
Continuing Education Reimbursement Programs.
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
Multiple onsite gym locations with free access for employees, plus yoga, personal training and more.
Work Schedule Variable Monday‑Friday variable shift either 10:30‑7 PM or 3‑7 PM; variable weekend coverage with flexible start time on weekends.
Seniority Level Entry level
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