Physical Therapist (PT) - Per Diem
Company: Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island
Location: North Smithfield
Posted on: April 26, 2025
Job Description:
Description: A career at Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode
Island, a 20-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated
jointly with Lifepoint Health and Landmark Medical Center, is more
than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an
interdisciplinary team caring of people in Rhode Island who need
continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills
and our patients in the North Smithfield area need them! If you are
an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to
superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to
serve our community, we invite you to apply! Our Benefits:
New competitive pay rates Low
therapist-to-patient ratios Professional development and
advancement opportunities Targeted approach to career development
Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities Superior quality
patient outcomes Supportive leadership and culture State-of-the-art
equipment Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to
meet the needs of full employees and their families Up to 20 days
of PTO for full time employees 6 paid holidays for full time
employees Tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities
and apprenticeship programs for eligible employees 401(k)
retirement plan Flexible spending and health savings accounts What
you will do in this role: Assumes responsibility and accountability
for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapist
Assistants and Therapy techs. May be assigned to orient staff and
students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the
supervisor in the absence of that individual Assesses patients'
needs; identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy
interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team
personnel in maintaining standards for professional physical
therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork Observes and
evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term
goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed Performs an
appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments,
as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The
population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult
medical rehabilitation program and services Able to assess patient
pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in
rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain;
makes appropriate physician contact for intervention Formulates and
updates patient specific plan of care for physical therapy Other
duties as assigned Qualifications:
Current licensure as a Physical
Therapist in the state where the hospital is located Inpatient
rehab experience preferred Current BLS/CPR Card Hourly rate: $55.00
per hour. Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island strives to
maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we
serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation
programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and
specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery
journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to
the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury,
neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation,
and orthopedic injury.
Keywords: Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island, Weymouth , Physical Therapist (PT) - Per Diem, Healthcare , North Smithfield, Massachusetts
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