Physical Therapist Outpatient VNA

Physical Therapist Outpatient VNA Full Time

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Requisition Number: R-21618

Facility: LOC
0028 – 30 Reservoir Park Drive, Rockland, MA 02370

Department Name: SSH VNA Outpatient Therapy

Status:
Full time

Budgeted

Hours:

40

Shift: Day (United States)

Compensation Pay Range: $85,716.80 – $

Job Overview Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients with a variety of sports, orthopedic, and physical disorders, working cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team and department to achieve goals and objectives for optimal patient care. Organizes and directs the treatment activities of patient assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or co‑op students.

• Patient Care:
  Provides appropriate and comprehensive evaluations, re‑evaluations, and treatments through discharge, in accordance with established departmental and discipline‑specific standards of care and within insurance parameters.
• Evaluates, plans, directs, and implements patient care using evidence‑based practice.
• Practices within the legal boundaries of Massachusetts license and other professional and governmental agencies.
• Provides appropriate direction to licensed staff working under their plans of care.
• Directs other licensed and non‑licensed personnel as required, such as rehabilitation aides and volunteers, delegating duties appropriately.
• Follows the organization’s infection control standards and maintains patient safety practices throughout all instances of patient care.
• Identifies impairments that reflect an accurate assessment of the patient’s status and establishes realistic, measurable, and functional goals in collaboration with patients.
• Develops an appropriate plan of care based on evaluation findings, including rehab potential and prognosis as well as frequency and duration of follow‑up care.
• Implements appropriate treatment interventions based on established goals.
• Provides initial and ongoing patient education and/or home exercise program as necessary.
• Interacts with patients and families in a compassionate manner, demonstrating confidence, empathy, sensitivity, and patience.
• Discharges patients from service when skilled therapy is no longer appropriate.
• Supports South Shore Health and department mission, vision, and values; adheres to policies and procedures.
• Documentation/Billing:
  Follows department standards for completing all documentation, discharge, and charge entry; writes clear and complete documentation that reflects patients’ current status and ongoing needs.
• Adheres to all South Shore Health and department guidelines for documentation regarding timeliness, accuracy, and completeness; accurately performs all aspects of charge capture including entering charges, applying modifiers, charge correction, and co‑treatment or group treatment sessions.
• Productivity:
  Strives to meet 100% productivity standard for primary area(s).
• Technology:
  Possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization; embraces technological advances that allow effective and efficient communication; accurately uses all software applications as needed for job performance.
• Communication:
  Communicates effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients, and family members in all manners of communication (written, verbal, non‑verbal); appropriately uses all forms of South Shore Health communication; responds timely when feedback is requested.
• Professional Development:
  Assumes responsibility for maintaining ongoing professional development; embraces change in clinical practice based on evolving evidence; demonstrates willingness to provide supervision of clinical students; incorporates performance initiatives into practice; establishes and strives to achieve annual goals; takes advantage of learning opportunities such as in‑services, conferences, and reading professional articles.
• Professional Behaviors:
  Maintains a professional and appropriate manner of conversation; maintains composure during stressful situations;…