Physical Therapist (Ortho/Sports Med) - Spaulding Outpatient

Physical Therapist

Responsible for planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of body part. They will be responsible for Physical Therapy Student and Physical Therapy Assistants as well as training new staff as needed.

Establishes therapy goals and formulates a treatment plan based on evaluation results. Supervises PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations. Provides individual, family and group therapy sessions for clients engaged in outpatient therapy. Participates in the interdisciplinary group for hospice patients and the case conference meetings for home health patients. Participates in discharge planning. Provides initial assessment of clinical needs using standardized tools and protocols and facilitate recommendations for treatment. Records all pertinent data in the patient's medical records.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy required or Master's Degree Physical Therapy preferred or Doctorate Physical Therapy preferred.

Licenses and Credentials: Physical Therapist [Rhode Island License] - required. Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Various Issuers - preferred.

Experience: Experience working as a physical therapist in a hospital, rehab or Ambulatory setting 1-2 years required. Knowledge of medical terminology. Excellent organizational skills. Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems. Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Teaching others how to do something. Excellent problem solving, case management and communication skills. Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.

Work Location: 100 Butler Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range: $83,200.00 - $117,696.80/Annual

EEO Statement: 1500 Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.