Outpatient Physical Therapist (Ortho)

Spaulding Hospital Cape Cod
United States, Rhode Island, Providence
1351 South County Trail (Show on map)
Nov 15, 2025
Responsible for planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of body part. They will be responsible for Physical Therapy Student and Physical Therapy Assistants as well as training new staff as needed. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes -Establishes therapy goals and formulates a treatment plan based on evaluation results. -Supervises PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations. -Provides individual, family and group therapy sessions for clients engaged in outpatient therapy -Participates in the interdisciplinary group for hospice patients and the case conference meetings for home health patients. -Participates in discharge planning. -Provides initial assessment of clinical needs using standardized tools and protocols and facilitate recommendations for treatment. -Records all pertinent data in the patient's medical records. Education Doctor of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials - Physical Therapist [Rhode Island] - required - Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - required Experience - Experience working as a physical therapist in a hospital, rehab or Ambulatory setting 1-2 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of medical terminology. - Excellent organizational skills. - Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems. - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. - Teaching others how to do something. Additional Job Description Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.