Inpatient Physical Therapist - Day Shift, Acute Rehab

Brown University Health; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to join our Newport-based team. The role involves comprehensive examinations, diagnosis, prognosis, and development of individualized care plans with ongoing evaluations.

Responsibilities include implementing treatments, coordinating rehab plans, documenting progress, and communicating discharge needs. A Rhode Island license is required, with alignment to hospital policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution is required.
• State license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health is required.

Responsibilities

• Examines and evaluates patients.
• Establishes diagnosis, prognosis, and individualized plans of care.
• Implements treatment intervention based on plan of care, considering precautions, indications, and contradictions.
• Directs and coordinates patients’ rehabilitation plan of care.
• Evaluates patients’ progress and revises goals and plan of care accordingly.
• Educates/Trains patients/caregivers.
• Anticipates and communicates discharge/home needs and resources.
• Completes documentation and charges accurately and timely, in compliance with department policy.
• Completes clinical documentation reflecting eligibility/medical necessity of services in compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Makes recommendations and referrals for additional diagnostic testing and/or services.
• Consistently applies evidence-based practice to all aspects of clinical care.
• Seeks additional guidance when necessary to assure safe and effective patient care.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

State license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to join our Newport-based team. The role involves comprehensive examinations, diagnosis, prognosis, and development of individualized care plans with ongoing evaluations.

Responsibilities include implementing treatments, coordinating rehab plans, documenting progress, and communicating discharge needs. A Rhode Island license is required, with alignment to hospital policies and standards.