Job Title: Physical Therapist – Acute Care
Location: Providence, RI
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift | 5×8-Hour (08:00–17:00)
Pay Rate: $50–$60/hr ($1,875–$2,250 per week)
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a skilled and licensed Physical Therapist to support an Acute Care department within a high-volume hospital setting in Providence, RI. The clinician will manage a diverse caseload across multiple units—including orthopedics, ICU, emergency, medical, and surgical. This role offers valuable hands-on acute care exposure with onboarding support from a full-time lead PT.
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive patient assessments, evaluations, and reassessments in an acute care environment
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Provide mobility and transfer support using gait belts, walkers, sliding boards, and sit-to-stand lifts
Conduct gait training, extremity mobilization, and functional mobility exercises
Manage post-operative patients (cervical, shoulder, spine)
Treat conditions such as hip fractures, knee injuries, tendinopathy, and total hip/knee replacements
Assist with discharge planning and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
Complete accurate and timely documentation in accordance with hospital standards
Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapy experience (acute care preferred)
Active Rhode Island Physical Therapist license
Ability to float between multiple units as needed
Experience working with adult and geriatric populations
Strong competency in patient mobility, transfer techniques, and post-operative care
For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.