Outpatient Physical Therapist

Apply for the Outpatient Physical Therapist position at Brown University Health.

• Exhibits effective and professional verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Communicates clearly, respectfully, and honestly with patients, caregivers, and colleagues.
• Communicates proactively with other caregivers involved in patients’ care.
• Adjusts communication and response to the level of understanding of the listener.
• Examines and evaluates patients.
• Establishes diagnosis, prognosis, and individualized plans of care.
• Implements treatment intervention based on plan of care, considering precautions, indications, and contradictions.
• Directs and coordinates patients’ rehabilitation plan of care.
• Evaluates patients’ progress and revises goals and plan of care accordingly.
• Educates/Trains patients and caregivers.
• Anticipates and communicates discharge/home needs and resources.
• Completes documentation and charges accurately and timely, in compliance with department policy.
• Completes clinical documentation reflecting eligibility/medical necessity of services in compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Makes recommendations and referrals for additional diagnostic testing and/or services.
• Consistently applies evidence-based practice to all aspects of clinical care.
• Seeks additional guidance when necessary to assure safe and effective patient care.

• Complies with hospital and departmental policies and guidelines.
• Participates in strategic departmental quality improvement initiatives.
• Provides education to other hospital departments/personnel, students, and outside agencies/schools.
• Demonstrates ability to flex schedule based on department, patient, and caregiver needs.
• Determines priorities according to departmental and patient care need.
• Participates in community based professional events.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Supports and promotes departmental teamwork.
• Completes mandatory departmental and hospital training.

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution (Master or Doctorate preferred).
• State license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health.
• Clinical experience in program-specific settings preferred; new graduates considered.

• Fit for duty in accordance with OSHA standards and program specific needs.

• Performs independently within the department’s policies and practices.
• References specific complex problems to the ACM and/or Clinical Manager when clarification of departmental policies and procedures is required.
• Independently sets goals for professional development.
• Membership and involvement in discipline‑specific professional organization and/or other clinically relevant organization is strongly encouraged.

• No direct supervision.
• A licensed physical therapist shall at all times be responsible for the supervision of physical therapist assistants, supportive personnel, and students to ensure the safety and welfare of patients.
• Provides consistent and thorough supervision of assistants, aides, therapists, and volunteers, including cosigning notes, reviewing patient treatment plans and goals.

$74,672.00 - $

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Rhode Island Hospital — 593 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Monday − Friday, occasionally Saturday

Day

8 hours

No

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care