Physical Therapist - Nursing Home jobs in Newport, RI

Physical Therapist - Nursing Home evaluates and treats patients suffering from a physical disability due to injury, disease, or surgery in a nursing home environment. Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients' pain and help them increase their mobility. Being a Physical Therapist - Nursing Home works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and adjustors. Monitors, documents, and reports patients' progress. Additionally, Physical Therapist - Nursing Home may supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers. Requires an advanced degree of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). Typically reports to a manager. Requires a state license to practice physical therapy. Physical Therapist - Nursing Home's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Physical Therapist
  • CenterWell Home Health
  • Fiskeville, RI FULL_TIME
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first

                   

    As aHome Health Physical Therapist, you will:

    • Plan and administer prescribed skilled physical therapy treatment and training for patients suffering from various injuries, illnesses and functional disabilities to attain highest level of physical function.
    • Test/screen the patient’s physical strengths to assist the physician in evaluating the patient’s level of function and records findings to develop or pursue treatment programs and establish measurable training objectives.
    • Develop/implement a conditioning/rehabilitation program consistent with physician’s Plan of Treatment and the overall goals of the patient/rehab team. Adjust treatment as needed to achieve maximum results.
    • Confer with physician and clinical team members to obtain additional patient information and assist in developing, implementing and revising the therapy treatment program and Plan of Treatment.
    • Provide Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aide staff with written instructions/care plan that reflects current plan of care as related to therapy, supervise/evaluate staffs' performance. Monitor the appropriate completion of documentation by physical therapy assistants and home health aides/personal care workers as part of the supervisory/leadership responsibility.
    • Accurately, promptly and thoroughly document patients' care observations, interventions and evaluations. Assure that interim (verbal) orders received from the physician and physical therapist are promptly and accurately documented, submitted for physician signature and implemented
    • Report patient's progress to the patient's physician, Clinical Manager, staff, patient and family. Submit evaluation, treatment plans, progress reports and discharge summary to the supervisor and care management staff.

    Use your skills to make an impact

    Required Experience/Skills:

    • Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program (approved by the APTA)
    • Minimum of one year physical therapy experience preferred
    • Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license
    • Current CPR certification
    • Strong organizational and communication skills
    • A valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required.

    Scheduled Weekly Hours

    40


    About us
    About CenterWell Home Health: CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive in-home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers – all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.

    About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first – for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.


    Equal Opportunity Employer

    It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.


    About the Company:
    CenterWell Home Health



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Physical Therapist
  • CenterWell Home Health
  • Foster, RI FULL_TIME
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As aHome Health Physical Therapist, you will:Plan and administer prescribed skilled physical therapy treatment and training for patie...
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Physical Therapist
  • CenterWell Home Health
  • Rumford, RI FULL_TIME
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As aHome Health Physical Therapist, you will:Plan and administer prescribed skilled physical therapy treatment and training for patie...
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Physical Therapist
  • CenterWell Home Health
  • Harrisville, RI FULL_TIME
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As aHome Health Physical Therapist, you will:Plan and administer prescribed skilled physical therapy treatment and training for patie...
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Physical Therapist
  • CenterWell Home Health
  • Plainville, MA FULL_TIME
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As aHome Health Physical Therapist, you will:Plan and administer prescribed skilled physical therapy treatment and training for patie...
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Physical Therapist
  • CenterWell Home Health
  • Millville, MA FULL_TIME
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As aHome Health Physical Therapist, you will:Plan and administer prescribed skilled physical therapy treatment and training for patie...
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Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health
  • AccentCare
  • Taunton, MA
  • Overview: Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Home Health Physical Therapist- $25,000 Bonus package Reimagine Your Home H...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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VNA Home Care Physical Therapist
  • Care New England Health System Inc.
  • Warwick, RI
  • **VNA Home Care Physical Therapist** **Department:** VNA-Home Care **Operating Unit** VNA of Care New England **Location...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Physical Therapist - $2,040 per week
  • GetMed Allied
  • Middletown, RI
  • Delta Healthcare Providers is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Middletown, Rhode Island. Job Desc...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Physical Therapist - $2,079 per week
  • GetMed Allied
  • Middletown, RI
  • Centra Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Middletown, Rhode Island. Job Descri...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Physical Therapist - $2,205 per week
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Middletown, RI
  • Go Healthcare is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Middletown, Rhode Island. Job Description & Req...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physical Therapist - Part Time
  • The J Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center
  • Warwick, RI
  • The Physical Therapist position in our Early Intervention program is Part Time and offers Highly Competitive Compensatio...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physical Therapist
  • Nurse On Call
  • Tiverton, RI
  • Using discretion and independent judgment, the Physical Therapist provides age-appropriate services for adult to geriatr...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Home Health Physical Therapist
  • Nurse On Call
  • South Kingstown, RI
  • We are hiring for a full-time Physical Therapist to join our team at Nurse On Call in Lincoln, RI. This position covers ...
  • 2/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Newport is a seaside city on Aquidneck Island in Newport County, Rhode Island, located approximately 33 miles (53 km) southeast of Providence, Rhode Island, 20 miles (32 km) south of Fall River, Massachusetts, 73 miles (117 km) south of Boston, and 180 miles (290 km) northeast of New York City. It is known as a New England summer resort and is famous for its historic mansions and its rich sailing history. It was the location of the first U.S. Open tournaments in both tennis and golf, as well as every challenge to the America's Cup between 1930 and 1983. It is also the home of Salve Regina Univ...
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Income Estimation for Physical Therapist - Nursing Home jobs
$97,397 to $112,256
Newport, Rhode Island area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago

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