Physical Therapist

Base Pay Range

$77,792.00/yr - $/yr

Dartmouth‑Hitchcock Medical Center seeks a full‑time Physical Therapist to join our acute care rehabilitation team comprising over sixty staff members including PT, OT, SLP, and mobility technicians. In this role the Physical Therapist will work with hospital patients after surgery, illness or injury, providing services to patients on all units and of all ages from pediatrics to geriatrics. At this academic Level‑I trauma center, the physical therapist will work closely with a large team of diverse providers in a collaborative, collegial work environment that fosters the best care possible for our patients.

$10,000 signing bonus and relocation available.

• Full‑time, 40 hours/week, Monday‑Friday 8‑4:30
• Includes occasional scheduled weekend shifts with associated days off during the week
• Autonomous provision of physical therapy services in the acute care setting
• Available ICU and Pediatric competencies for interested candidates
• Department benefits include continuing education funds and continuing education days
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• Opportunity to be a Clinical Instructor for physical therapy students
• Work collaboratively alongside experienced and dedicated rehab staff

• Desire to help patients in a hospital setting
• Can work independently and effectively as an individual and collaboratively with other rehab disciplines when necessary
• Strong communication, time‑management, and interpersonal skills
• Desire to continue learning and engage in professional development opportunities

• Examine, evaluate, diagnose, determine prognosis, and provide intervention. Report findings to other health‑care team members. Provide discharge recommendations, exercise programs, and family teaching.
• Plan therapy involving physical exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.
• Among others, participate in and support in‑service education, student programs, volunteer/observation programs, Professional Practice Committee, committees, etc.
• Provide documentation, billing, and record keeping. Participate in compliance audits.
• Coordinate the scheduling of patients and meetings.
• Determine and implement annual plan for professional development.
• Delegate tasks to support personnel.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree if graduated prior to 2002; minimum of a Masterexpand ­ degree if graduating in 2002 or later.
• Licensed PT with New Hampshire eligibility.
• BLS certification.

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.

Dartmouth 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.