Physical Therapist

Yale New Haven Health; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist in Rhode Island (Westerly area) to evaluate and treat patients and develop/update treatment plans in accordance with hospital policies and APTA standards of practice.

The role includes supervising PTAs and support staff, coordinating care, and ensuring accurate, timely documentation. You will work within a team, uphold professional standards, and participate in ongoing education and safety training.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy with a B.S., M.S., or D. degree.
• Rhode Island PT license or eligible; CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs a comprehensive evaluation with clinical documentation.
• Demonstrates competence in physical therapy modalities and procedures.
• Documents evaluations, re-evaluations, and progress notes timely and concisely.
• Leads supervision of physical therapy assistants and aides per APTA guidelines.
• Coordinates work and manages multiple patients when possible.
• Maintains a professional and courteous environment, respecting patients and staff.
• Promotes effective teamwork intradepartmentally and interdepartmentally to meet goals.
• Attends safety trainings and pursues ongoing professional development.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Supervision of PTAs

Documentation

Team leadership

Education

PT degree (B.S./M.S./D.)

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

A professional licensed Physical Therapist who is responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients, development and follow through of treatment plans to address patient needs in accordance with hospital policies and APTA standards of practice. Provides supervision to physical therapy assistants and support staff.'''''

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Performs a comprehensive evaluation as evidenced by the clinical documentation.
• 1.1 Evaluation is comprehensive and appropriate to patient's age and diagnosis.
• 2. Demonstrates competence in all physical therapy modalities and procedures in accordance with departmental policies.
• 2.1 Demonstrates competence with use of equipment in department.
• 3. Documentation of evaluations, re-evaluations, and progress notes is professional, concise, accurate, and timely.
• 3.1 Is responsible to write legible, concise, relevant, timely, and inclusive documentation that communicates care provided, patient status, and ongoing needs.
• 4. Demonstrates leadership skills in supervision of physical therapy assistants and aides.
• 4.1 Appropriately delegates patient care interventions to PTA following APTA guidelines. Is aware of PTA schedules and regularly shares patients with assistants.
• 5. Knows how to coordinate work. Works in an organized and efficient manner.
• 5.1 Displays ability to treat more than one patient at a time as modalities and treatments allow.
• 6. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• 6.1 Maintains mature and professional manner with fellow employees, exhibiting composure and confidence even during stressful situations.
• 7. Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team inter- and intradepartmenally to facilitate the department's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• 7.1 Demonstrates willingness and ability to assist others as requested.
• 8. Maintains and enhances personal knowledge as well a promoting professional standards in physical therapy. Attends all safety related training programs.
• 8.1 Seeks opportunities to advance skills and knowledge from other staff, professional organizations, and attending continuing education programs.
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy with a B.S., M.S., or D. degree.

Experience

At least 3 months probationary period commencing with date of hire.'''''

LICENSURE

Rhode Island PT license or eligible. CPR certification'''''

YNHHS Requisition ID
190205