Mass General Brigham·East Greenwich, Rhode Island
Assist patients in reaching maximum physical performance by interpreting evaluations and administering manual exercises. Establish plans of care, document goals, and supervise Physical Therapist Assistants as needed.
Site: Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Corporation
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Assist patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities. Restores Patient Physical Functioning by interpreting physical therapy evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment goals and plans; administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities and in using assistive and supportive devices.
Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program is required. For licensure prior to 2016, a bachelor's or master's degree is acceptable; licensure from 2016 onward requires completion of a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
Performs patient assessment and establishes a plan of care.
Provides in-service education programs personnel as needed.
Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
Discusses evaluation, goals and treatment with both patient and family.
Participates in system-wide quality process improvement. --Supervises PTAs as needed according to organization policy and state regulations.
Qualifications: Education Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy required or
Master's Degree Physical Therapy preferred or
Doctor of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials Physical Therapist [Rhode Island License] - required
Basic Life Support - required
Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - preferred
Experience Experience completing internship or apprenticeship program 1-2 years preferred
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Spaulding Rehabilitation, East Greenwich, RI PT or OT w/ Lymphedema experience
Work Location: 1351 South County Trail
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
$83,200.00 - $117,696.80/Annual
Grade: 6
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Requires a degree in Physical Therapy (Bachelor's, Master's, or DPT) and a Rhode Island Physical Therapist license. Basic Life Support certification is required, and Lymphedema experience is preferred.
Market context
Support-services physical therapist roles in Rhode Island are often in demand in hospitals, rehabilitation settings, and outpatient care, especially when employers need licensed clinicians who can step in with minimal onboarding. These positions are competitive because they require a Physical Therapy degree, a Rhode Island PT license, Basic Life Support certification, and preferred lymphedema experience; the listed benefits and requirements here are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you research time. Before applying, confirm your license status and highlight any lymphedema or related rehab experience in your resume.