Outpatient Physical Therapist Per Diem

About the role

The Physical Therapist reports directly to the Clinical Manager and/or Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM)/Supervisor 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 on-going evaluations throughout episode of care.

Responsibilities

• 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 and 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
• Seeks additional guidance when necessary to assure safe and effective patient care
• Complies with hospital and departmental policies and guidelines
• Participates in strategic departmental quality improvement initiatives
• Supports and promotes departmental teamwork
• Completes mandatory departmental and hospital training
• 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
• Demonstrates the highest level of communication and professionalism with patients, caregivers, rehabilitation staff, providers, and other health care professionals
• 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
• Refers specific complex problems to ACM/Supervisor and/or Clinical Manager when clarification of departmental policies and procedures is required
• Independently sets goals for professional development
• Maintains membership and involvement in discipline specific professional organization and/or other clinically relevant organization (strongly encouraged)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution (required)
• Master or Doctorate level degree in Physical Therapy (preferred)
• Active Physical Therapist license in state of practice
• Graduates awaiting examination may practice under a Graduate Physical Therapist (GPT) license in Rhode Island or a temporary Physical Therapy license in Massachusetts, under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, and must pass scheduled board examination
• Active BLS certification
• New graduates will be considered; clinical experience in program specific settings is preferred
• Supervisory responsibility for physical therapist assistants, supportive personnel, volunteers, and students to ensure safety and welfare of patients

Pay

Pay range: $35.90–$59.23 per hour. Eligible for up to $3,000 sign-on bonus.

Schedule

• Location: Rhode Island Hospital, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903
• Work type: Monday–Thursday 7:00–19:00, Friday 7:00–17:30, Saturday 8:00–12:00
• Work shift: Day
• Daily hours: Per diem – as required
• Driving required: No