Physical Therapist - North Country Hospital

Who we Are:

Nestled into the most northern part of Vermont, North Country Hospital is a community-focused 25 bed critical access hospital, where we prioritize the well-being of our neighbors. North Country Hospital is more than just a healthcare provider; we are a vital part of the community, working together to build a healthier future. Our patient’s health is our priority, and we go above and beyond to care in every way possible.

Position Statement

Under the direction of the Director Rehabilitation Services, provide Physical Therapy services for developmental, medical, traumatic, wound, and structural disorders. Provide skilled assessment and intervention to properly diagnosis and restore skills and function to clients of all ages across multiple service settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform complete evaluation and assessment including appropriate standardized testing of patients with a variety of PT appropriate diagnoses and identify the need for orthotics, prosthetics, assistive devices, compensatory techniques, or referrals to outside specialists.
• Implement safe and appropriate treatment procedures based on current practice standards and provide education including home programs, caregiver training, and adaptive recommendations which are regularly assessed and modified based on response to PT interventions.
• Provide supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants and performs duties of clinical instructor for PT/PTA students as required.
• Communicate with referring providers and other care team members as needed.
• Complete continuing education that promotes current best practice standards and allows for professional growth/development.
• Provide education, training, and in-services to other medical providers and the community as requested.
• Complete medical records that are in compliance with insurance, regulatory, legal, and department requirements in a timely fashion. Submit patient charges that are consistent with documentation.
• Assist in program development, department quality activities, policy/procedure review, and other activities that foster the achievement of departmental and organizational goals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Required is a Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited Physical Therapy program and be licensed to practice in the State of Vermont.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality is essential.
• Excellent communication/collaboration, analytical assessment, and independent decision-making abilities are all required skills.
• Ability to adjust treatment approach, objectives, and communication style based on influences such as the patient’s age, physical/psychological/social needs, cultural background, and other factors that influence delivery of care.
• Computer competence required.
• Ability to follow NCH’s standards of behavior.

Physical Demands:

• Manual dexterity and mobility required.
• Some lifting of supplies, equipment, and positioning of patients required.