Part-Time Outpatient Physical Therapist - TMH PVD

Brown Medicine•Providence, RI

20d•$74,672 - $123,198•Onsite

About The Position

The Part-Time Outpatient Physical Therapist at The Miriam Hospital completes comprehensive examinations of body structure to determine 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 position reports to the Clinical Manager and/or Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM)/Supervisor, and may receive clinical guidance from senior staff and/or clinical specialists. The therapist is expected to model Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. The role includes coordinating rehabilitation care, educating patients and caregivers, documenting services accurately and in compliance with professional, regulatory, and departmental standards, and applying evidence-based practice. The therapist also supports teamwork, quality improvement, required training, and professional communication with patients, caregivers, colleagues, providers, and community partners. This position is three days per week, with 10-hour days on the day shift, at The Miriam 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 under a Graduate Physical Therapist license in Rhode Island or a temporary Physical Therapy license in Massachusetts, under 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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or doctorate-level degree in Physical Therapy preferred.
Clinical experience in program-specific settings preferred.
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 according to 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 available resources.
Complete documentation and charges accurately and promptly in accordance with department policy.
Document 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 clinical care.
Seek guidance when needed to ensure safe and effective patient care.
Comply with hospital and departmental policies and guidelines.
Participate in departmental quality-improvement initiatives and support teamwork.
Complete required departmental and hospital training.
Communicate professionally and effectively with patients, caregivers, rehabilitation staff, providers, and other health care professionals.
Refer complex policy or procedure questions to the ACM/Supervisor and/or Clinical Manager.
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.
May provide education to hospital departments/personnel, students, and outside agencies or schools; flex the schedule based on department, patient, or caregiver needs; prioritize according to departmental and patient-care needs; participate in community professional events; and take part in ongoing educational activities.