? 15h Left! Physical Therapist, Inpatient Position Available In Kent, Rhode Island

Job Description:

$15,000 BONUS! We are a small community hospital where yourvoice is heard! We believe in sharing ideas and working with staffto create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement andpatient care.

What we offer:

• Generous Vacation that is frontloaded based on budgeted hours. Ex. 40 hours/ week = 26 days ayear!
• Sick Time on an accrual basis
• 401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee AssistanceProgram/Voluntary Benefit Options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• eligibleafter 3 months of employment!
• Free Parking at all work sites:

MMH

• Employee Parking garage and parking lot, RGH
• Parking lot
• Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, andchildcare centers)
• Career Growth within the organization viacareer ladders, committee involvement, and more.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides treatment to patients by evaluating the function andselecting and applying appropriate treatments to improve or restorefunction. Participates in an interdisciplinary approach for inservicing and community education and in the clinical education ofaffiliating students. Potentially may be responsible for cross-sitecoverage.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• Graduate of an accreditedprogram of Physical Therapy with a minimum of a B.S.
• Must hold acurrent Connecticut license in Physical Therapy.

COMPETENCIES

• This position requires an individual with strong Englishcommunication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have personalcomputer skills and be proficient in the use of Windows basedprograms needed for department functions.
• Basic keyboarding andskill is desirable, but not required, in the use of MicrosoftOutlook, Word, Excel and in search capabilities on the internet.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to travel betweenmultiple work sites; and travel is required in order to performessential duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Disclaimer:

Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they beconstrued to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills,efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They areintended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties andresponsibilities of this position. These responsibilities andcompetencies listed below may change from time to time.

Job-Specific Competency 1. Evaluates patients based on departmentalstandard. 2. Conducts and modifies evaluations based on thepatient’s symptoms, level of activity, and medical statusestablishing individualized, appropriate, measurable goals for eachpatient. 3. Treats patients with the appropriate and acceptabletherapeutic exercises (strength, endurance, coordination, and ROM).4. Administers physical agents (modalities) and manual therapeutictechnique to relieve pain and/or attain established goals. 5.Utilizes effective techniques to assist in normalizing motoractivity and learning. 6. Educates patients/families in homeexercise programs and/or functional activities in order to maximizeindependent functional activity. 7. Determines when a patient hasachieved maximal benefit from treatment and recommends discharge ifappropriate. 8. Documents in accordance to insurance guidelines andadheres to the department’s policies and procedures. 9. Seeks andfosters interdepartmental communication and communication with thereferring physician regarding patient care as evidenced byobservation, and chart review. 10. Accurately and consistentlyfills out and submits charges daily. 11. Adheres to theprofessional code of ethics established by the APTA and thefacility at all times as evidenced by observation. 12. Performs allduties with proper body mechanics and safety to prevent injuries.13. Supervises at least one affiliated student per year 14. Attendsa continuing education course to further/improve treatmenttechniques. 15. Participates in at least one departmentalin-service, or community in-service as evidenced by documentationof educational program.