Job Description - Physical Therapist, Outpatient (Pelvic Health), Full-time/Part-time, East Greenwich (3295613)
Physical Therapist, Outpatient Clinic
Full-Time 40 Hours, Part-Time Available
Provide physical therapy services to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, or disabilities resulting from injury, disease, or other causes. Practice in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team. Educate patients, families, and others. Direct and supervise support personnel. Manage technical, environmental, and financial resources effectively and efficiently.
- Physical Therapy needs are assessed and evaluated according to organizational and professional guidelines.
- Treatment plan reflects understanding of patients’ age and situation including discharge plan.
- Treatment plan is revised based on patient progress towards stated goals.
- Documentation is complete, timely, and in accordance with facility and practice guidelines.
- Therapy and healthcare students are oriented, trained, and mentored to achieve stated performance expectations.
- Performance Improvement opportunities are identified and acted upon as appropriate to implement best practices.
- Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
- SRN Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.
Qualifications
Education/Degree
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Licensure
- Licensed (and in good standing) as a physical therapist in the state of Rhode Island.
Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)
Required
- BLS required.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with the English language.
- Basic skills in math and computer science.
- Appropriate knowledge of physical therapy evaluation and treatment techniques to manage the rehabilitation population.
- Effective problem-solving skills for physical therapy evaluation, interpretation, treatment planning, and execution taking into consideration the patient’s age, psychosocial, cultural, and religious background.
- Basic skills in teaching others and self-assessment of learning needs, strengths, and professional goals.
- Safely execute all job responsibilities without risking injury to self or patients. Demonstrates the ability to assess and interact with patients and families using the theories of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural background.
- Computer proficiency required. Microsoft Office applications preferred with the ability to learn new software.
- Maintain a variable work schedule depending on hospital/program needs to provide patient care (evening, holidays, weekends, and travel).
Preferred
- Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with a diverse population.
- Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
- Anticipate challenges and develop and implement strategies for addressing them.
- High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with the ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing situations.
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