Inpatient Acute Care Physical Therapist
Manchester, New Hampshire
Catholic Medical Center

Physical Therapist (PT) - Travel Position

Location: Manchester, New Hampshire
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Shift Times: Start between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM, ending between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM
• Schedule: Monday through Friday with 1 weekend shift per month (weekend shifts are self-selected)
• Unit: Physical Therapy - Inpatient
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 10 patients per 8-hour day
• Patient Population: Acute care with higher volumes of cardiac, vascular, and orthopedic patients
• Preferred Experience: Vestibular experience preferred but not required
• Floating Policy: Covers all inpatient units and Emergency Department; NICU patients not covered
• Daily Assignments: Therapists typically assigned to 1-2 floors

Unit & Facility Information

• Number of Beds: 330
• Staffing: PT, OT, ST, Therapy Director, unit secretaries, and tech availability
• Equipment: Basic rehab equipment, portable parallel bars, portable stairs, Sara Stedy, ceiling lifts, Hoyer lifts
• Documentation System: Sunrise Allscripts
• Dress Code: Scrubs (no specific color required)
• Team: Dedicated and collaborative with extensive experience in multiple settings
• Work Environment: Exposure to a wide variety of patients and diagnoses
• Shift Flexibility: Start time flexible between 7 AM and 8 AM, with openness to later start times

Requirements

• Licenses: New Hampshire Physical Therapy License
• Certifications: BLS certification required
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in Physical Therapy specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified as required

Additional Notes

• Procedures performed include evaluations and treatment
• No additional certifications required beyond BLS and PT license
• Opportunity to work with experienced staff and advanced equipment
• Weekend shifts are minimal and self-selected, supporting work-life balance