Physical Therapist

University Orthopedics; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University Orthopedics is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our outpatient team. You will perform comprehensive examinations, establish diagnoses and develop an individualized plan of care, implementing treatment interventions and ongoing evaluations through the episode of care.

You will evaluate patients of various ages with musculoskeletal dysfunction, design and discuss appropriate treatment interventions, document to ensure regulatory compliance, manage patient progress, and assist with

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a physical therapist in RI.
• Experience in outpatient orthopedics/musculoskeletal rehab preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Team-oriented professional with strong time management.
• Willingness to travel to all sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients of various ages with musculoskeletal dysfunction.
• Design and discuss appropriate treatment interventions.
• Perform necessary documentation to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage patient progress through therapy.
• Provide timely and accurate billing information for services.
• Carry out other clinical duties as assigned by PT Department.
• Assist Manager to meet department needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Time management

Education

Accredited PT program

Job description

Job Title:

Physical Therapist

Reports To:

Physical Therapy Site Coordinator

General Summary Of Duties:

University Orthopedics is seeking a dynamic, motivated Physical Therapist to join our Physical Therapy staff. The Physical Therapist completes comprehensive examinations to determine body structure and function level impairments, activity limitation and participation restrictions. Establishes diagnosis, prognosis and develops an individualized plan of care. Implements treatment interventions and performs on-going evaluations through-out episode of care.

Essential Job Functions:

• Evaluate patients of various ages with musculoskeletal dysfunction
• Design and discuss appropriate treatment interventions based on findings in evaluation
• Perform necessary documentation to ensure compliance with federal and insurance regulations
• Manage patient progress through therapy
• Provide timely and appropriate billing information for services provided
• Other clinical duties as assigned by PT Department to meet patient needs
• Additional duties as assigned by the Manager to meet department needs

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a physical therapist in the State of RI
• Previous experience in outpatient orthopedics/musculoskeletal rehab preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Team oriented professional
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skill
• Must be able to travel to all sites if/when necessary.