À propos de ce poste Physical Therapist PT Home Care Full Time chez South Shore Health
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LOC0028 - 30 Reservoir Park Drive30 Reservoir Park Drive Rockland, MA 02370Department Name:
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Physical Therapists choose South Shore VNA for the opportunity to provide meaningful, one on one care in patients’ homes—building strong relationships and seeing real progress. We provide both outpatient and rehab services. We offer competitive pay, schedule flexibility, professional growth opportunities, and a mission driven, growing organization.
Following a comprehensive orientation, you’ll enjoy increasing autonomy while having clinical support readily available. We provide all tools and technology, first day benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a robust benefits package. Positions are available throughout the South Shore from Quincy to Plymouth, with full time, part time, and per diem options.
Responsible for 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 the provision of optimal patient care services. Organizes and directs the treatment activities of patient assistants, rehabilitation aides and/or co-op students.
Area of coverage would be Abington, Braintree, Hanover, Holbrook, Norwell, and Rockland
Please take a look at these videos from our VNA team members.
VNA Videos:
Lucia Auguiste, Director of Clinical Operations, MSN (why she came back, compensation, flexibility)
Video link: https://bcove.video/44WYuGR
Lucia Auguiste, Director of Clinical Operations, MSN (Outpatient Homebased Therapy-Training)
Video link: https://bcove.video/4o5dk5v
Erin Florek, Occupational Therapist, Team Leader
Video link: https://bcove.video/3IZRQ9U
MRI:
Nickolas Sorel, MRI Technologist
Video link: https://bcove.video/44Yj9Je
Compensation Pay Range:
$85,716.80 - $115,356.80
Please take a look at these videos from our VNA team members.
VNA Videos:
Lucia Auguiste, Director of Clinical Operations, MSN (why she came back, compensation, flexibility)
Video link: https://bcove.video/44WYuGR
Lucia Auguiste, Director of Clinical Operations, MSN (Outpatient Homebased Therapy-Training)
Video link: https://bcove.video/4o5dk5v
Erin Florek, Occupational Therapist, Team Leader
Video link: https://bcove.video/3IZRQ9U
MRI:
Nickolas Sorel, MRI Technologist
Video link: https://bcove.video/44Yj9Je
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1) Patient Care
a) Provides appropriate and comprehensive evaluations, re-evaluations and treatments through discharge, in accordance with established departmental and discipline specific standards of care and practice and within insurance parameters as required
b) Evaluates, plans, directs and implements patient care using evidence based practice
c) Practices within the legal boundaries of Massachusetts license and other professional and governmental agencies
d) Provides appropriate direction to licensed staff working under their plans of care
e) Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel as required, such as Rehab aides and volunteers. Delegates duties to other staff appropriately understanding their role, knowledge and capability
f) Follows the organization’s infection control standards
g) Maintains patient safety practices throughout all instances of patient care
h) Identifies impairments that reflect an accurate assessment of the patient’s status
i) Establishes goals in collaboration with the patient that are realistic, measurable and functional
j) Develops an appropriate plan of care based on evaluation findings that include rehab potential and prognosis as well as frequency and duration of follow up care
k) Implements appropriate treatment interventions based on established goals
l) Provides initial and ongoing patient education and/or home exercise program as necessary
m) Interacts with patients and family in a compassionate manner, demonstrating confidence, empathy, sensitivity and patience.
n) Discharges patient from service when skilled therapy is no longer appropriate
o) Supports South Shore Health and department mission, vision and values
p) Adheres to South Shore Health policies and procedures
2) Documentation/Billing
a) Follows department standards for completing all documentation, discharge and charge entry
b) Writes clear and complete documentation that reflects the patient’s current status and ongoing needs
c) Adheres to all South Shore Health and department guidelines and standards for documentation regarding timeliness, accuracy and completeness
d) Takes responsibility to provide accurate information during handoff
e) Accurately performs all aspects of charge capture including
i) Entering charges that reflect the documented treatment provided
ii) Application of appropriate modifiers
iii) Charge correction
iv) Co-treatment and concurrent/group treatment sessions
3) Productivity
a) Strives to meet 100% productivity standard for primary area(s)
4) Technology
a) Possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization
b) Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently
c) Accurately uses all software applications as needed for job performance
5) Communication
a) Communicates effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients and family members in all manners of communication (written, verbal, non-verbal)
b) Appropriately uses all forms of South Shore Health communication in accordance with standard practices
c) Responds in a timely manner when feedback is requested
6) Professional Development
a) Assumes responsibility for maintaining ongoing professional development
b) Embraces change in clinical practice based on evolving advances in evidence
c) Demonstrates willingness to provide supervision of clinical students
d) Demonstrates awareness of performance initiatives and incorporates them into practice
e) Establishes and strives to achieve annual goals
f) Takes advantage of learning opportunities for professional growth such as attending in-services, conferences, and/or reading professional articles
7) Professional Behaviors
a) Maintain a professional and appropriate manner of conversation
b) Maintain composure during stressful situations
c) Complete clinical and non-clinical tasks as well as assigned activities according to policies, practice guidelines and assigned deadlines
d) Utilize critical thinking and problem solving in day to day operations as well as in emergent situations
e) Communicates appropriately and effectively following chain of command
f) Demonstrates dependability and flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the department
Non-Essential Functions
1) Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the Health System or department
2) Performs other duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education - Required
BS, MS or DPT from accredited physical therapy school
Minimum Work Experience
Previous clinical experience/rehabilitation experience preferred; orthopedic rehabilitation experience desirable.
Required Licenses
PT - Licensed Physical Therapist
Maintain active license to practice Physical Therapy in Massachusetts
Required Classes/Skills -
BLS - Basic Life Support
Mon-Fri 8-4:30 pm, 1 weekend shift /month, 1 holiday/year
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