Cottage Hospital·Haverhill, New Hampshire
Evaluate and treat patients recovering from injury, illness, or surgery using customized, evidence-based care plans. Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff while supervising Physical Therapy Assistants to ensure optimal patient recovery.
Help patients move forward – join cottage hospital as a outpatient physical therapist!
Are you a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist looking to make a real impact? At Cottage Hospital, we’re looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our Rehabilitation Services team. If you're ready to provide personalized, high-quality care and want to be part of a supportive environment where your expertise is valued—apply today and help our patients regain strength, mobility, and confidence.
Why you’ll love working here
Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus & Education Loan Repayment Available – We invest in you and your future.
Team culture: Supportive, easy-going coworkers with strong communication and a “how can we help?” mindset.
Patient-focused care: 90-minute evaluation blocks and 60-minute follow-up appointments let you give each patient the time they deserve.
Simple documentation: We use WEB PT, a streamlined platform that makes note-taking efficient and stress-free.
As a Physical Therapist at Cottage Hospital, you will evaluate and treat patients recovering from injury, illness, or surgery—helping them reach their functional goals through customized care. Working closely with physicians, nursing staff, and families, you'll implement evidence-based treatment plans, supervise PT Assistants, and contribute to a collaborative, patient-centered care experience. Your work will support patients across the lifespan, with services that may include manual therapy, aquatic therapy, vestibular rehab, and more.
Key responsibilities
Evaluate patients and develop written, individualized treatment plans based on physician orders.
Deliver therapeutic interventions including Graston technique, aquatic therapy, biofeedback, and vestibular rehab.
Reassess patient progress and modify plans as needed; communicate updates to physicians and care teams.
Document all treatments and outcomes in accordance with department policy and billing requirements.
Provide education to patients, families, and nursing staff to support continued recovery and safety.
Supervise and coordinate care with Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) and students.
Incorporate discharge planning and long-term functional goals into care plans.
Ensure services meet the age-specific and psychosocial needs of each patient.
Requires a skilled Physical Therapist capable of delivering specialized interventions like vestibular rehab and aquatic therapy. Must be able to manage clinical documentation and coordinate care for patients across their lifespan.
Market context
Outpatient physical therapists in New Hampshire are often sought for broad caseloads that include vestibular rehab, aquatic therapy, documentation, and coordination across the lifespan. This role can be competitive because employers look for clinicians who can handle specialized interventions while keeping care plans organized and patient-centered. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience with these modalities and prepare examples of documentation and care coordination.