Inpatient Per Diem Physical Therapist

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the highest level of communication and professionalism with patients, caregivers, rehabilitation staff, providers, and other health care professionals, both within the academic medical center and in the community.
• Exhibits effective and professional verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Communicates clearly, respectfully, and honestly with patients and/or caregivers, and colleagues.
• Communicates proactively with other caregivers involved in patients’ care.
• Adjusts communication and response to the level of understanding of the listener.
• Examines and evaluates patients.
• Establishes diagnosis, prognosis, and individualized plans of care.
• Implements treatment intervention based on plan of care, considering precautions, indications, and contradictions.
• Directs and coordinates patients’ rehabilitation plan of care.
• Evaluates patients’ progress and revises goals and plan of care accordingly.
• Educates/Trains patients/caregivers.
• Anticipates and communicates discharge/home needs and resources.
• Completes documentation and charges accurately and timely, in compliance with department policy.
• Completes clinical documentation reflecting eligibility/medical necessity of services in compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Makes recommendations and referrals for additional diagnostic testing and/or services.
• Consistently applies evidence-based practice to all aspects of clinical care.
• Sets goals for professional development.
• Participates in strategic departmental quality improvement initiatives.
• Provides education to other hospital departments/personnel, students, and outside agencies/schools.
• Determines priorities according to departmental and patient care need.
• Supports and promotes departmental teamwork.
• Completes mandatory departmental and hospital training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution is required.
• Master or Doctorate level degree in Physical Therapy is preferred.
• State license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health is required.

Experience

• New graduates will be considered.
• Clinical experience in program-specific settings is preferred.

Independent Action

• Pursuant to the state of Rhode Island Rules and Regulations for Licensing Physical Therapists, a licensed physical therapist shall at all times be responsible for the supervision of physical therapist assistants, supportive personnel, and students to ensure the safety and welfare of patients.
• Provides consistent and thorough supervision of assistants, aides, therapists, and volunteers including cosigning notes, reviewing patient treatment plans and goals.

Pay

$74,672.00 - $123,198.40

Location

The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Type

Variable

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

Per Diem - As required

Driving Required

No