Licensed Physical Therapist, Per Diem

Apple Rehab Clipper; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Apple Rehab seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide patient-centered rehabilitation services on-site. The PT will evaluate conditions, design individualized treatment plans, and work with the team to maximize mobility and function for residents.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety, HIPAA, and teamwork with physicians and staff to deliver high-quality care in a local, family‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PT program.
• Current PT license, in good standing with the State licensing board.
• Federal-, State- and GHR-required credentials current and on file.
• Cognitive skills as related to the position.

Responsibilities

• Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients.
• Reviews physician's referral and patient records to determine PT needs.
• Tests and measures strength, motor development, sensory perception, function.
• Plans and prepares written treatment programs based on evaluation.
• Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
• Instructs and assists patients in activities and use of assistive devices.
• Records treatment, response, and progress in charts or systems.
• Confers with physicians to optimize treatment plans and integrate care.
• Orients and directs work activities of assistants and aides.
• Completes required orientation and adheres to safety and privacy protocols.

Skills

PT license

Accredited PT program

Education

Graduate of an accredited PT program

Job description

Apple Rehab is a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office,right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.

The Apple Rehab Difference

What distinguishes Apple Rehab? We think it is our philosophy of Better Life, which operates on the premise that each patient and staff member is a special individual with unique thoughts, ideas and experiences. It is the quality of the relationships between our staff and patients that make Apple Rehab a better place to live and work. Apple Rehab is a best-in-class provider of short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing services. We seek to attract and retain the best employees; in turn we offer a competitive salary and first-rate benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance as well as paid time off, 401(k) and much more.

Job Title: Physical Therapist

Job Description/Qualifications

This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position. Depending on the size of the facility the job duties may vary. Receipt of the job description does not imply or create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind; my employment with the Company is at-will.

Position Summary

Physical Therapists (PTs) provides a variety of medical services to help individuals who have been injured or physically affected by illness to recover or improve function. A physical therapist must be able to evaluate a patient’s condition and devise a customized physical rehabilitation and treatment plan. The PTs’ goal is to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability, in order to maximize quality of life.

Position Responsibilities

• Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability
• Reviews physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required
• Tests and measures patient’s strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs
• Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data
• Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistant and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses
• Administers treatments involving application of physical agents
• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum level of function for patients
• Administers traction to relieve pain
• Records treatment, response, and progress in patient’s chart or enters information into computer.
• Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Confers with physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient’s health care.
• Orients, instructs, and directs work activities of assistants and aides.
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned
• Complete required orientation as directed by facility
• Follow facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment.
• Follow facility and GHR Unusual Occurrence Protocol
• Respect cultural and religious practices of patients
• Uphold HIPAA regulations
• Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PT program
• Current PT license, in good standing with the State licensing board,
• Federal-, State- and GHR-required credentials current and on file
• Cognitive skills as related to the position