Physical Therapist Assistant, Inpatient Rehab
New London, NH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Location: New London, New Hampshire
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide individualized care for safe, effective recovery in the shortest time.
• Work with a variety of conditions including stroke recovery, orthopedic surgery rehabilitation, neurological disorders, and more.
• Services include inpatient and outpatient care such as:

  • Arthritis treatment
  • Compression garment measurements
  • Craniosacral therapy
  • Ergonomics
  • Functional capacity evaluations
  • Gait disturbances
  • Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) for Parkinson's
  • Lymphedema treatment
  • Occupational therapy for upper extremities
  • Orthopedics
  • Orthotic fabrications (temporary and permanent)
  • Pelvic therapy/incontinence rehabilitation (male and female)
  • Physical therapy
  • Post-concussion treatment
  • Post-surgical therapy
  • Splint fabrication
  • Speech therapy (language and swallowing disorders)
  • Vestibular and balance services
• Electronic Medical Record system used: EPIC
• No more than 5 days of requested time off (RTO) allowed during assignment; all RTO must be submitted and approved at time of application.
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility will not be considered.
• Own vehicle required for this assignment.

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant or Aide in a rehabilitation setting. New graduates will not be considered.
• Prior travel experience is preferred but not required.
• Must hold a current New Hampshire Physical Therapist Assistant license or Compact license.
• Active American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Submission must include:

  • Cover page
  • Work history
  • Skills checklist relevant to Physical Therapist Assistant/Aide position (updated within 1 year)
  • One supervisory reference from within the past two years

Additional Notes

• Scheduling requests and any time off must be included at the time of application submission; requests after offer may result in offer rescission.
• This position involves working day shifts in an inpatient/rehab setting.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a community-focused hospital environment serving a scenic New England region with a variety of specialty services and a patient-centered approach.