Inpatient Pedi Physical Therapist PD

Brown Medicine•Cranston, RI

8d•$36 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

The Inpatient Pediatric Physical Therapist reports to the Clinical Manager and/or Assistant Clinical Manager or Supervisor of the department and may receive clinical guidance from senior staff or clinical specialists. The therapist examines body structures to identify functional impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions; establishes diagnoses and prognoses; develops individualized plans of care; delivers treatment interventions; and evaluates patients throughout their episodes of care. The role includes coordinating rehabilitation care, educating patients and caregivers, anticipating discharge and home-care needs, and maintaining timely, accurate documentation that complies with department policy and professional and regulatory standards. The therapist uses evidence-based practice, seeks guidance when needed to provide safe and effective care, follows hospital and departmental policies, contributes to quality improvement and teamwork, and completes required training. Additional duties may include educating hospital staff, students, or community partners; adjusting schedules to meet patient or department needs; and participating in professional and community education activities. The position requires professional, effective communication with patients, caregivers, colleagues, providers, and other health professionals. A licensed Physical Therapist is responsible for supervising physical therapist assistants, supportive personnel, volunteers, and students to ensure patient safety and welfare. The position is per diem, with variable potential shifts between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Sunday through Saturday, on the day shift. It is located at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. Driving is not required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
Active Physical Therapist license in the state of practice. Graduates awaiting examination may practice with a Graduate Physical Therapist license in Rhode Island or a temporary Physical Therapy license in Massachusetts, under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, and must pass their scheduled board examination.
Active BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Doctorate-level degree in Physical Therapy.
Clinical experience in program-specific settings; new graduates will be considered.
Membership and involvement in a discipline-specific professional organization or another clinically relevant organization is strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Examine and evaluate patients.
Establish diagnoses, prognoses, and individualized plans of care.
Implement treatment interventions based on the plan of care, considering precautions, indications, and contraindications.
Direct and coordinate patients’ rehabilitation plans of care.
Evaluate patient progress and revise goals and plans of care as needed.
Educate and train patients and caregivers.
Anticipate and communicate discharge and home-care needs and resources.
Complete documentation and charges accurately and promptly in compliance with department policy.
Complete clinical documentation reflecting service eligibility and medical necessity in compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
Recommend and refer patients for additional diagnostic testing or services.
Apply evidence-based practice to clinical care.
Seek additional guidance when necessary to provide safe and effective patient care.
Comply with hospital and departmental policies and guidelines.
Participate in departmental quality-improvement initiatives and support teamwork.
Complete mandatory departmental and hospital training.
As needed, provide education to hospital departments and personnel, students, and outside agencies or schools.
Flex schedules and prioritize work according to department, patient, or caregiver needs.
Participate in community-based professional events and ongoing educational activities.
Communicate professionally, clearly, respectfully, and honestly with patients, caregivers, colleagues, providers, and other health professionals; adapt communication to the listener and communicate proactively with other caregivers.
Refer complex questions about departmental policies and procedures to the Assistant Clinical Manager, Supervisor, or Clinical Manager.
Set goals for professional development and perform other duties as assigned.
Supervise physical therapist assistants, supportive personnel, volunteers, and students to ensure patient safety and welfare.