Inpatient Physical Therapist Per Diem

Summary

The Physical Therapist reports directly to the Clinical Manager and/or Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM) of their respective department and may receive clinical guidance from senior staff and/or clinical specialists. The Physical Therapist completes comprehensive examinations of body structure to determine functional impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. The Physical Therapist establishes diagnosis and prognosis; develops an individualized plan of care; implements treatment interventions; and performs ongoing evaluations throughout the episode of care.

Responsibilities

- **Communication** - 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** - Examines and evaluates patients. - Establishes diagnosis, prognosis, and individualized plans of care. - **Implements Treatment Interventions** - Implements treatment intervention based on plan of care, considering precautions, indications, and contradictions. - **Directs and Coordinates Rehabilitation Plan** - Directs and coordinates patients’ rehabilitation plan of care. - Evaluates patients’ progress and revises goals and plan of care accordingly. - **Educates/Counsels Patients/Caregivers** - Educates/Trains patients/caregivers. - Anticipates and communicates discharge/home needs and resources. - **Documentation and Billing** - 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. - **Evidence-Based Practice** - Consistently applies evidence-based practice to all aspects of clinical care. - Seeks additional guidance when necessary to assure safe and effective patient care. - **Additional Duties** - Complies with hospital and departmental policies and guidelines. - Participates in strategic departmental quality improvement initiatives. - Provides education to other hospital departments/personnel, students, and outside agencies/schools. - Demonstrates ability to flex schedule based on department, patient, and/or caregiver need. - Determines priorities according to departmental and patient care need. - Participates in community-based professional events. - Participates in ongoing educational activities. - Supports and promotes departmental teamwork. - Completes mandatory departmental and hospital training.

Minimum 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

- Performs independently within the department’s policies and practices. - Refers specific complex problems to ACM and/or Clinical Manager when clarification of departmental policies and procedures is required. - Independently sets goals for professional development. - Membership and involvement in discipline-specific professional organization and/or other clinically relevant organization is strongly encouraged.

Supervisory Responsibility

- No direct supervision. - 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 Range

$35.90-$59.23

Location

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type

Weekdays as needed, weekend and holiday rotation

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.