Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES

PART TIME – EXEMPT

General summary:  As a member of the complex care and healthy aging team, the physical therapist will support adults with SPMI in enhancing safety, improving mobility and managing pain.

Essential Responsibilities:  

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms
• Diagnose movement dysfunction and develop a treatment plan
• Teach patients how to properly use therapeutic exercise techniques
• Provide stimulation or massage to promote healing
• Assist patients with the use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers
• Maintain patient records and keep track of goals and progress
• Advise the patient and family about in-home treatment options and exercises

• Assist clients in developing and strengthening their support network to accomplish goals and objectives

Additional Responsibilities:

• Attend all agency/department required training and meetings within the prescribed period.
• Attend all Safety Training programs and be able to describe his/her responsibilities related to the general safety, department safety, and specific job-related hazards and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all clients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Embrace Thrive’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission Statement and Definitions.
•  Present a neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position, department and agency policies and procedures.
• Work the hours and/or shifts assigned, and begin and end on time.
• Carry and enliven a positive Thrive image consistent with the Thrive’s Guiding Principles and professional code of ethics.
• Function, as member of a team, i.e., be a “Team Player”.

Certifications, Licenses Requirements: 

• Active Physical Therapy license in Rhode Island.
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance which meets Rhode Island minimum standards required, or the ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities/tasks of the job. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities in meeting the expectations of the position.

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