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LifePoint Health

Physical Therapist - $50 per hour

LifePoint Health, North Smithfield, Rhode Island, us, 02896


Lifepoint Health is seeking a Physical Therapist for a job in North Smithfield, Rhode Island.Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Physical TherapistDiscipline:

TherapyDuration:

OngoingEmployment Type:

Staff

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

QualificationsCurrent licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is located

Inpatient rehab experience preferred

Current BLS/CPR Card

Salary range: $50.00 per hour. We would expect those hired into this job would be paid within this hourly rate, however, certain circumstances may allow us to pay outside of this hourly rate.

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.Lifepoint Health Job ID #512211. Posted job title: Physical Therapist (Pt) - PrnAbout Lifepoint Health

At Lifepoint Health, we provide quality healthcare to rural communities. As a valued member of our team, you will be an integral part of a group working together to elevate Lifepoint's healthcare delivery network. Our network includes 60+ community hospitals, 60+ rehabilitation/behavioral health hospitals, and 250 additional sites of care across the United States. As an organization, we are dedicated to serving communities nationwide by providing exceptional care. We believe in the power of our talented teams and strive to create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment.Why Vivian Health?

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