Physical Therapist (Full Time)

About the role

The Staff Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients with orthopedic, neurological, complex-medical, and other diagnoses that affect a person’s strength, range of motion, endurance, and overall function. The position is based out of Littleton, NH with travel to surrounding areas as well.

North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency (NCHHHA), based in Littleton, NH, serves residents of Coos and Grafton Counties. Compassionate, patient-focused services include Home Care, Palliative Care, and Hospice Care. Home care offerings include, but may not be limited to, skilled observation and assessment, nursing care management, disease management, surgical aftercare, wound care, injections and IV therapy, maternal and baby health, pediatric care, rehabilitative services, and therapeutic assessment and rehabilitation planning specific to the home. Palliative care services include in-home consultation with a provider and/or Medical Social Worker, advanced care planning, symptom management recommendations, social and spiritual support, and bereavement and grief support. Hospice care includes a certified hospice nursing assessment, 24/7 clinical support, in-home provider visits for pain and symptom management, medical supplies, equipment, hospice medications, volunteer support and companionship, social and spiritual support, and bereavement and grief support. A proud partner of North Country Healthcare (NCH), NCHHHA is a Medicare-certified, non-profit organization and a member agency of the Home Care Association of NH.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic, neurological, complex-medical, and other diagnoses affecting strength, range of motion, endurance, and overall function.
• Utilize therapeutic exercise, modalities, and activities to achieve the highest level of function possible.

Requirements

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association accredited program; minimally a Bachelor’s degree, preferably a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current and valid Physical Therapy practice license from the New Hampshire Office of Allied Health Professions.
• Attendance at a mandatory three‑day orientation at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, NH (required for onboarding completion).

Skills

• Therapeutic exercise
• Modalities
• Therapeutic activities

Benefits

• Commencement bonus of $10,000.00 – 50% payable at or around hire date, remaining 50% after six (6) months of continuous employment.
• Travel reimbursement if Weeks