Inpatient Physical Therapist — Elevate Acute Rehab (Day Shift)

Lifespan; Newport (TN); On-site; USD 74,672 - 123,198; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Newport, RI is seeking a Physical Therapist to perform comprehensive examinations, establish diagnosis and prognosis, and develop individualized plans of care. The role includes implementing interventions, ongoing evaluations, and ensuring documentation compliance with professional standards.

The position emphasizes communication with patients, families, and colleagues, and requires a Rhode Island license and a doctoral or master's level PT credential.

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

• Communication with patients, caregivers, rehabilitation staff, providers, and other health care professionals, both within the academic medical center and in the community.
• Exhibits effective and professional verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Communicates clearly, respectfully, and honestly with patients and/or caregivers, and colleagues.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Brown University Health in Newport, RI is seeking a Physical Therapist to perform comprehensive examinations, establish diagnosis and prognosis, and develop individualized plans of care. The role includes implementing interventions, ongoing evaluations, and ensuring documentation compliance with professional standards.

The position emphasizes communication with patients, families, and colleagues, and requires a Rhode Island license and a doctoral or master's level PT credential.