CareLink is a non-profit, mission-based 501c3 organization that was founded in 1997 by non-profit post-acute and community-based organizations specializing in the care of older adults and adults with disabilities. These organizations include long-term care, housing, hospice, home care, assisted living and adult-day health. In addition, CareLink is a direct provider of a range of health and wellness services including rehabilitation (PT/OT/SLP), mobile dental, audiology, podiatry, psychiatry, brain health and wellness services. We keep individuals doing the things that they want to do, independently, in the place they call home.

We are looking for a part-time (16-20 hours per week) Physical Therapist to work weekends with the team in our Central and Northern RI Regions! Occasional coverage outside of this area may be required.

We offer schedule flexibility, great benefits, an amazing team, rewarding work, premium pay for weekend hours, and much more! If hired, you would be eligible for a sign-on bonus of $1,000 with $500 paid upon hire and $500 paid upon completion of 6 months of employment.

Essential Functions:

• Fulfill all job functions of a staff Physical Therapist within the clinical scope of practice.
• Diagnosing patients by observing their movements and listening to their concerns
• Reviewing patients’ medical histories and develops an individualized treatment plan
• Outlining clear goals for patients and the expected outcomes of the plan
• Using exercises, stretching, equipment, and hands-on therapy to manage patients’ pain, increase mobility, and prevent further pain and injury
• Recording patients’ progress and modifying the plan of care if needed
• Educating patients and family members about the recovery process
• Responsible for initiating prescriptive care as appropriate.
• Communicating within a multi-disciplinary team who are committed to the patients’ well-being
• Responsible for documentation of these evaluations and treatments, recording patient status, treatment response, changes noted, patient/family education, recommendations and other patient-centered actions taken.
• Assists in the implementation of patient treatment, including overseeing Physical Therapist Assistant’s as necessary.
• Complying with federal, state, and local certification requirements.

Administrative and Organizational Duties:

• Has a working knowledge of job duties, departmental policies, and procedures; takes ownership to incorporate them in the daily routine.
• Independently organizes a schedule that reflects patient care priorities and facility needs and responsibilities.
• Carries a caseload that reflects the facilities productivity standards.
• Ensures that equipment is in working condition and meets departmental standards prior to patient’s treatment.
• Apply indications and contraindications according to patient diagnosis and standard operating procedures.

Professional Behavior:

• Identifies own learning needs and seeks out educational experiences to meet those needs.
• Demonstrates appropriate written and verbal communication.
• Follows directions given by Program Manager or other supervisors and asks questions at an appropriate time and place.
• Is receptive to constructive feedback regarding performance.
• Uses appropriate channels of communication and assumes responsibility for securing a satisfactory response.
• Disposition, temperament and reactions are consistent with the philosophy that the patient’s welfare is the prime objective.
• A team player that demonstrates a willingness to meet departmental needs, weekend rotation, coverage and schedule changes and site changes when census demands.
• Actively participates in finding solutions to identified problems.

Performance Skills:

• Commitment to providing high quality evidence-based, health care services
• Attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Customer service focus
• Willingness to learn
• Situation-appropriate sense of urgency, prioritization skills, follow through and sense of task ownership

Education/Experience:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist program
• Valid Physical Therapist license in the state of RI
• Interest in working with all abilities including the intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) population
• Must possess a valid and current driver license and auto insurance.
• Current (or willing to obtain) BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross