Outpatient Physical Therapist

Brown Medicine•Cranston, RI

14d•$74,672 - $123,198•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Physical Therapist reports directly to the Clinical Manager and/or Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM)/Supervisor of their department and may receive clinical guidance from senior staff and/or clinical specialists. The therapist completes comprehensive examinations of body structure to identify functional impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. They establish diagnoses and prognoses, develop individualized plans of care, implement treatment interventions, and conduct ongoing evaluations throughout each episode of care. The role includes directing and coordinating rehabilitation plans, monitoring patient progress, educating patients and caregivers, planning for discharge needs, and completing documentation in accordance with department policy and professional and regulatory standards. The Physical Therapist applies evidence-based practice, seeks guidance when needed to support safe care, follows hospital and departmental policies, contributes to quality improvement and teamwork, and completes required training. Additional duties may include educating staff and students, flexing schedules to meet department or patient needs, participating in community and professional activities, and pursuing continuing education. The Physical Therapist is expected to communicate professionally and respectfully with patients, caregivers, colleagues, providers, and other healthcare professionals. A licensed Physical Therapist supervises physical therapist assistants, supportive personnel, volunteers, and students to ensure patient safety and welfare. The position is located at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. Work hours are Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., with occasional Saturdays; shifts are days and daily hours are 8. The role does not require driving. The stated pay range is $74,672.00–$123,198.40, and the position is eligible for up to a $7,500 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
Active Physical Therapist license in the state in which the employee practices. Graduates awaiting examination may practice under 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.
Membership and involvement in a discipline-specific professional organization and/or other 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 appropriate.
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 supporting eligibility and medical necessity 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 assure safe and effective patient care.
Comply with hospital and departmental policies and guidelines.
Participate in strategic departmental quality improvement initiatives.
Support and promote departmental teamwork.
Complete mandatory departmental and hospital training.
Provide education to other hospital departments and personnel, students, and outside agencies or schools, as needed.
Flex schedule based on department, patient, and/or caregiver needs, as needed.
Determine priorities according to departmental and patient-care needs.
Participate in community-based professional events and ongoing educational activities, as applicable.
Communicate professionally and effectively with patients, caregivers, rehabilitation staff, providers, and other healthcare professionals.
Refer complex problems to the ACM/Supervisor and/or Clinical Manager when clarification of policies or procedures is required.
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.