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Physical Therapist – Acute Care (PT)

Full-Time, Day Shift | Providence, RI | Level I Trauma Center

Virtus Healthcare Staffing is seeking a dedicated and skilled Physical Therapist to join a dynamic acute care team in Providence, Rhode Island. This full-time, day shift position offers an excellent opportunity to provide comprehensive rehabilitative care within a fast-paced hospital setting.

Provide Expert Acute Care Physical Therapy Services

As an Inpatient Physical Therapist, you will assess patients' physical conditions, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and provide therapeutic interventions to improve mobility and function.

Position Overview:

• Provide comprehensive rehabilitative care to a diverse patient population within a fast-paced hospital setting.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care to patients with a variety of diagnoses.
• Utilize strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and a passion for helping patients regain their independence.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients' physical condition and functional limitations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions, including gait training, therapeutic exercises, and manual therapy.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and self-management techniques.
• Document patient progress and outcomes meticulously.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Experience: 1 year of acute care experience required.
• Licensure: Rhode Island State License required.
• Certifications: BLS certification required.

Important Notes:

• Shift Details: Day Shift, Full-Time (specific schedule may be flexible, please inquire).
• Years of Experience: 1 year of acute care experience required.
• Unit Accepts First-Time Travelers: Yes, with acute care experience.
• Certifications: Rhode Island State License required.
• Floating: Required within the acute care setting.
• No previous permanent/staff members at this facility will be considered.
• Patient Population: Adults, Geriatrics.

Caseload and Unit Details:

• The department has a full-time lead PT who will be onsite to train and assist.
• The caseload is acute care only (no outpatient).
• Cases vary from ortho, ICU, ED, medical, surgical, etc.
• The position is not assigned to one specific unit.

Required Skills:

• Assessment, Discharge planning, Evaluation, Reassessments.
• Knowledge and use of equipment: Gait belt, Rolling walker, Sit-to-stand lift, Sliding boards, Soft/hard collars, Standard walker.
• Experience with: Extremity mobilization, Gait training, Hip fractures/injuries, Knee injuries/tendinopathy, Post-op cervical surgery, Post-op shoulder repair, Post-op spinal surgery, Total hip replacement, Total knee replacement, Lifting and transfer techniques.

Additional Information:

• Level I Trauma Center.
• Teaching hospital.
• 220 licensed beds and 160 staffed beds.
• Wide range of medical services and specialties.
• COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline): Required – Medical Exemptions Only.
• Flu Vaccine (Facility Guideline): Required – Medical/Religious Exemptions and Declinations Allowed.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a diverse acute care patient population.
• Help individuals regain their mobility and independence.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Excellent opportunity for professional growth.
• Providence, RI, offers a vibrant city with a rich history, diverse culture, and beautiful waterfront views.

Ready to make a difference in the lives of patients? Apply today!