Inpatient Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistELIGIBLE FOR UP TO $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUSThe Physical Therapist reports directly to the Clinical Manager and/or Assistant Clinical Manager/Supervisor of their respective department and may receive clinical guidance from senior staff and/or clinical specialists. The Physical Therapist completes comprehensive examinations of body structure to determine functional impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. The Physical Therapist establishes diagnosis and prognosis; develops an individualized plan of care; implements treatment interventions; and performs on-going evaluations throughout episode of care.Principal DutiesExamines and evaluates patientsEstablishes diagnosis, prognosis, and individualized plans of careImplements treatment intervention based on plan of care, considering precautions, indications, and contradictionsDirects and coordinates patients' rehabilitation plan of careEvaluates patients' progress and revises goals and plan of care accordinglyEducates/Trains patients/caregiversAnticipates and communicates discharge/home needs and resourcesCompletes documentation and charges accurately and timely, in compliance with department policyCompletes clinical documentation reflecting eligibility/medical necessity of services in compliance with professional and regulatory standardsMakes recommendations and referrals for additional diagnostic testing and/or servicesConsistently applies evidence-based practice to all aspects of clinical careSeeks additional guidance when necessary to assure safe and effective patient careComplies with hospital and departmental policies and guidelinesParticipates in strategic departmental quality improvement initiativesSupports and promotes departmental teamworkCompletes mandatory departmental and hospital trainingAdditional Duties may include:Provides education to other hospital departments/personnel, students, and outside agencies/schoolsDemonstrates ability to flex schedule based on department, patient, and/or caregiver needDetermines priorities according to departmental and patient care needParticipates in community based professional eventsParticipates in ongoing educational activitiesCommunicationDemonstrates the highest level of communication and professionalism with patients, caregivers, rehabilitation staff, providers, and other health care professionals, both within Brown University Health and in the community.Exhibits effective and professional verbal and non-verbal communicationCommunicates clearly, respectfully, and honestly with patients and/or caregivers, and colleaguesCommunicates proactively with other caregivers involved in patients' careAdjusts communication and response to the level of understanding of the listenerIndependent ActionRefers specific complex problems to ACM/Supervisor and/or Clinical Manager when clarification of departmental policies and procedures is requiredIndependently sets goals for professional developmentMembership and involvement in discipline specific professional organization and/or other clinically relevant organization is strongly encouragedPerforms other duties as assigned.EDUCATION:Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution is required. Master or Doctorate level degree in Physical Therapy is preferred.Active Physical Therapist license in state in which they practice.Graduates awaiting examination may practice under a Graduate Physical Therapist (GPT) license in Rhode Island or a temporary Physical Therapy license in Massachusetts. Graduates must practice under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and pass their scheduled board examination.Active BLS certification.EXPERIENCE:New graduates will be considered. Clinical experience in program specific settings is preferred.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:A licensed Physical Therapist will be responsible for the supervision of physical therapist assistants, supportive personnel, volunteers, and students to ensure the safety and welfare of patients.Pay Range:$74,672.00-$123,198.40EEO Statement:Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.Location:Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840Work Type:4 days/week includes every other Saturday and holiday rotationWork Shift:DayDaily Hours:10 hoursDriving Required:No