Physical Therapist - Warwick, RI
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring a licensed Physical Therapist to provide one-on-one care to older adults in a Senior Living Community partner in Warwick, Rhode Island, and potentially in private residences and other community settings. Using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, the therapist helps patients improve mobility, independence, wellness, longevity, and quality of life. The role includes evaluations, individualized plans of care, evidence-based treatment, and documentation in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with regulatory standards. Telehealth and other virtual care may be incorporated when appropriate. The position offers autonomy to create and manage a treatment schedule and build lasting patient relationships. The therapist collaborates with an interdisciplinary team and educates patients, caregivers, and senior living staff. FOX describes full-time, part-time, and PRN/Fox Flex employment pathways; compensation and benefits depend on employment type and eligibility. The Rhode Island standard base pay range for a full-time role is $70,000–$115,000 annually, with an opportunity to earn more; part-time and PRN compensation is prorated.
Requirements
- Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Basic computer and EMR proficiency.
- Current CPR certification.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including occasional lifting of 25–50 lbs, frequent lifting of 10–25 lbs, and constant lifting of up to 10 lbs.
- Ability to perform CPR and provide moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, climb stairs, and perform therapeutic activities.
- Ability to drive to patient homes and senior living communities.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program.
- H1B sponsorship is available for qualified clinicians.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one physical therapy to older adults in private residences and senior living settings, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
- Perform evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver evidence-based treatment.
- Provide therapy that supports patient wellness, longevity, mobility, and functional independence.
- Document care in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and fitness specialists.
- Educate patients, caregivers, and senior living staff to promote safety, function, and aging in place.
- Provide telehealth or virtual care when appropriate.
- Manage and adjust a treatment schedule.
- Meet the physical demands of community-based care, including patient transfers, bed mobility, repositioning, and therapeutic activities.
- Drive to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
- Wear PPE when required.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Unlimited continuing education access
- Professional certification reimbursement
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
- Employee referral bonuses
- Wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist
- Additional earnings opportunities for serving as a Clinical Instructor or mentoring emerging professionals
- Additional pay for supervising PTA/OTAs
- Additional pay for patient care above the bi-weekly quota
- Compensation for writing blog articles or creating social content
- Access to advanced technology and virtual care resources
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Job Type
Full-time
