Outpatient Physical Therapist Per Diem

Brown Medicine•Cranston, RI

9d•$36 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Physical Therapist conducts comprehensive examinations of body structure to identify functional impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. The therapist establishes diagnoses and prognoses, develops individualized plans of care, implements treatment interventions, and evaluates patients throughout their episodes of care. The role reports directly to the Clinical Manager and/or Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM)/Supervisor of the respective department and may receive clinical guidance from senior staff and/or clinical specialists. Brown University Health employees are expected to role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. The therapist communicates professionally with patients, caregivers, rehabilitation staff, providers, and other health care professionals, and supports departmental teamwork and quality improvement. The position is per diem, with work scheduled as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
Active Physical Therapist license in the state where practicing. Graduates awaiting examination may practice under a Graduate Physical Therapist (GPT) 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.
New graduates will be considered.
A licensed Physical Therapist is responsible for supervising physical therapist assistants, supportive personnel, volunteers, and students to ensure patient safety and welfare.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Doctorate-level degree in Physical Therapy.
Clinical experience in program-specific settings.
Membership and involvement in a discipline-specific professional organization and/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 plans 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 accordingly.
Educate and train patients and caregivers.
Anticipate and communicate discharge and home needs and resources.
Complete documentation and charges accurately and promptly in compliance with department policy.
Complete clinical documentation reflecting eligibility and medical necessity of services in compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
Recommend and refer patients for additional diagnostic testing and/or services.
Apply evidence-based practice to all aspects of clinical care.
Seek additional guidance when necessary to ensure safe and effective patient care.
Comply with hospital and departmental policies and guidelines.
Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives.
Support and promote departmental teamwork.
Complete mandatory departmental and hospital training.
When applicable, provide education to other hospital departments and personnel, students, and outside agencies or schools.
Demonstrate the ability to flex the schedule based on department, patient, and/or caregiver needs.
Set priorities according to departmental and patient-care needs.
Participate in community-based professional events and ongoing educational activities.
Communicate clearly, respectfully, honestly, and professionally with patients, caregivers, colleagues, and other care providers, adapting communication to the listener’s level of understanding.
Refer complex problems to the ACM/Supervisor and/or Clinical Manager when clarification of departmental policies or procedures is required.
Independently set goals for professional development.
Supervise physical therapist assistants, supportive personnel, volunteers, and students to ensure patient safety and welfare.
Perform other duties as assigned.