Physical Therapist

Site: Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Corporation

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Spaulding Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic

Primary Care building at 111 Brewster Street, Pawtucket

* $5,000 Sign On Bonus *

Orthopedic experience

Job Summary
Assist patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities. Restores Patient Physical Functioning by interpreting physical therapy evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment goals and plans; administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities and in using assistive and supportive devices.

This position is Pediatric focused and works with the interdisciplinary pediatric rehab team to help our patients meet there goals

Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program is required. For licensure prior to 2016, a bachelor's or master's degree is acceptable; licensure from 2016 onward requires completion of a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Performs patient assessment and establishes a plan of care.
• Provides in-service education programs personnel as needed.
• Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Discusses evaluation, goals and treatment with both patient and family.
• Participates in system-wide quality process improvement.
• Supervises PTAs as needed according to organization policy and state regulations.

Qualifications
Job Description

Education

Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy required or

Master's Degree Physical Therapy preferred or

Doctor of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Physical Therapist (Rhode Island License) - required

Basic Life Support - required

Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License (State License) - preferred

Experience
Experience completing internship or apprenticeship program 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• 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.

Physical Requirements
Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly %)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly %)
• Vision - Near Constantly %)
• Talking Constantly %)
• Hearing Constantly %)

Remote Type
Onsite

Work Location
111 Brewster Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Employee Type
Regular

Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

Pay Range
$78, $115,388.00/Annual

Grade
6

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