Physical Therapist (Per Diem) - Spaulding Inpatient

About the role

Assists patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities. Restores patient physical functioning by interpreting physical therapy evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment goals and plans; administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities and in using assistive and supportive devices.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Performs patient assessment and establishes a plan of care.
• Provides in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
• Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Discusses evaluation, goals and treatment with both patient and family.
• Participates in Hospital-wide quality process improvement.
• Supervises PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program is required.
• Licensure from 2016 onward requires completion of a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
• Experience completing internship or apprenticeship program 1-2 years preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy preferred or Doctor of Physical Therapy.
• Licenses and Credentials: Physical Therapist [Rhode Island License] - required, Basic Life Support [Various Issuers] - preferred, Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems.
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Teaching others how to do something.
• Excellent problem solving, case management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

Pay

$38.30 - $56.59/Hourly

Schedule

Onsite Work Location: 101 Dudley Street