Outpatient Physical Therapist

Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Corporation

Assist patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities. Restores patient physical functioning by interpreting physical therapy evaluations and test results; determines physical therapy treatment goals and plans; administers manual exercises; instructs, encourages, and assists patients in performing physical activities and in using assistive and supportive devices.

• Complete billing sheet accurately by end of day.
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Perform patient assessment and establish a plan of care.
• Provide in‑service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Discuss evaluation, goals and treatment with both patient and family.
• Participate in hospital‑wide quality process improvement.
• Supervise PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations.

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy required;
Master’s Degree or Doctorate Preferred.

Physical Therapist – Rhode Island license required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

1–2 years working as a physical therapist in a hospital, rehab or ambulatory setting.

• Medical terminology.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems.
• Effective written communication.
• Teaching others.
• Problem solving, case management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.

• Standing (34-66%)
• Walking (34-66%)
• Sitting (3-33%)
• Lifting (34-66%) 35lbs+ (with assisted device)
• Carrying (34-66%) 20–35lbs
• Pushing (3-33%)
• Pulling (3-33%)
• Climbing (Less than 2%)
• Balancing (34-66%)
• Stooping (3-33%)
• Kneeling (3-33%)
• Crouching (3-33%)
• Crawling (Less than 2%)
• Reaching (34-66%)
• Gross manipulation (34-66%)
• Fine manipulation (34-66%)
• Feeling (67-100%)
• Foot use (Less than 2%)
• Vision – Far (67-100%)
• Vision – Near (67-100%)
• Talking (67-100%)
• Hearing (67-100%)

111 Brewster Street
United States

Full‑time, 40 hours per week, Day shift (United States of America)

$78,104.00 – $ per year

Sign‑on bonus of $5,000. Comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and recognition programs.

Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.