Brown Medicine·Providence, Rhode Island
The Physical Therapist performs comprehensive examinations to determine functional impairments and develops individualized plans of care. They implement treatment interventions, evaluate patient progress, and coordinate rehabilitation efforts while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
BASIC KNOWLEDGE: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.EXPERIENCE:New graduates will be considered. Clinical experience in program specific settings is preferred.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Fit for duty in accordance with OSHA standards and program specific needs.INDEPENDENT ACTION:Performs independently within the department’s policies and practicesRefers specific complex problems to ACM and/or Clinical Manager when clarification of departmental policies and procedures is requiredIndependently sets goals for professional developmentMembership and involvement in discipline specific professional organization and/or other clinically relevant organization is strongly encouragedSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: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.
$74,672.00-$123,198.40
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The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906
M-F 8-4: 30
Daily Hours: 8 hours
A Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and a Rhode Island state license are required, with a Master's or Doctorate preferred. New graduates are considered, and the candidate must be fit for duty according to OSHA standards.
Market context
In Rhode Island, allied-health employers commonly look for licensed Physical Therapists to support outpatient, inpatient, and rehabilitation settings, so demand tends to stay steady for qualified candidates. These roles are competitive because employers often prioritize an accredited PT degree, an unrestricted license, and current CPR/BLS certification, alongside benefits like medical coverage and disability protection. Before applying, confirm your license and BLS are current, and use the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare openings without rereading the full posting.