PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Care New England; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England in Warwick, RI is seeking a field clinician to manage a caseload from admission to community transition. You will coordinate interdisciplinary care, monitor treatment, and refer as appropriate, aligning with policies and accreditation standards.

Qualified candidates will hold a RI Physical Therapist license with a Bachelor's degree, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license. Strong English communication and previous acute or home health exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• RI licensure equivalence for the field clinician role is required or strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree (min) in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum one year of progressive clinical experience; acute or home health setting preferred.
• Valid CPR certification is required.
• Valid RI Physical Therapist license and a valid driver's license with auto liability insurance.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload from admission to community transition with interdisciplinary support.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care and refer to services as appropriate.
• Monitor and adjust treatment plans to achieve positive outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in line with policies and accreditation.

Skills

Communication skills

Oral and written English proficiency

CPR certification

Driver's license

Clinical documentation interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree (min) in relevant discipline

RI Physical Therapist license or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Team/Program Manager, the field clinician is accountable for effectively managing a caseload of patients from admission to transition into the community, involving interdisciplinary support and referrals when appropriate. This position coordinates the interdisciplinary care, monitors and adjusts treatment to achieve positive therapeutic outcomes, and identifies opportunities for process improvement. These responsibilities will be carried out in accordance with organization policies/procedure and standards consistent with Federal, State and accreditation regulations.

Requirements

• Equivalent education required for RI licensure required, Bachelor's Degree (min) in relevant discipline strongly preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) year progressive clinical experience required. Previous experience in an acute care or home health care environment setting preferred.
• Valid CPR certification required.
• Valid RI Physical Therapist license.
• Valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance are required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as medical records, medical reports, etc. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Must be able to speak, read, and write English with excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Must be able to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE)and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.