Brown Medicine·Newport Beach, California
The Physical Therapist performs comprehensive examinations to diagnose functional impairments and develops individualized plans of care. They implement treatment interventions, evaluate patient progress, and coordinate rehabilitation efforts within a hospital setting.
**$3,000 sign-On bonus included!**
The Physical Therapist reports directly to the Clinical Manager and/ or Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM) of their respective department and may receive clinical guidance from senior staff and/or clinical specialists. The Physical Therapist completes comprehensive examinations of body structure to determine functional impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. The Physical Therapist establishes diagnosis and prognosis; develops an individualized plan of care; implements treatment interventions; and performs on-going evaluations throughout episode of care.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution is required. Master or Doctorate level degree in Physical Therapy is preferred. State license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health is required.
New graduates will be considered. Clinical experience in program specific settings is preferred.
Performs independently within the department’s policies and practices Refers specific complex problems to 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. However, pursuant to the state of Rhode Island Rules and Regulations for Licensing Physical Therapists, 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.
$35.90-$59.23
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840
Work Type: weekdays as needed, weekend and holiday rotation
Daily Hours: 8 hours
A Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and a Rhode Island state license are required, while a Master's or Doctorate is preferred. New graduates are considered, though clinical experience in specific program settings is a plus.
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