Physical Therapist Full Time VNA

South Shore Health System; Rockland (MA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health System in Rockland, MA, is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to provide home health services through SSH VNA Team 3. The role requires MA licensure, BLS, and a commitment to evidence-based practice within Medicare parameters.

You will evaluate patients, plan and implement care, coordinate with rehab staff, and ensure accurate documentation and billing while upholding infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: BS, MS or DPT from accredited physical therapy program.
• Licensed Physical Therapist to practice in Massachusetts with active license.
• BLS certification required.
• Previous clinical rehabilitation experience preferred; orthopedic rehab experience desirable.
• Work schedule: 40 hours; Mon-Fri with occasional weekend/holiday coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluations, re-evaluations, and treatments through discharge.
• Develop and implement patient care plans based on evidence-based practice.
• Document care and ensure accurate charge entry and compliance with policies.
• Maintain infection control, patient safety, and professional collaboration.

Skills

BLS

Education

BS/MS/DPT in Physical Therapy

Job description

Requisition Number: R-23229 Facility: LOC0028 - 30 Reservoir Park Drive30 Reservoir Park Drive Rockland, MA 02370 Department Name: SSH VNA Team 3 Status: Full time Budgeted Hours: 40 Shift: Day (United States of America)

South Shore VNA has been named a "Top Agency for Home Care" for many years running and is one of the largest providers of Medicare certified home health care in the state. As a Nurse, OT, or PT with this outstanding agency, you will benefit from the support of the entire South Shore Health System to support your success and ability to provide outstanding care. After a thorough orientation and training, you will assume increasing autonomy in your practice and schedule. While clinical support is a phone call away, you will get to know your patients, manage your schedule in a way that works for you, and increase your level of expertise through the interesting array of cases you will handle.

South Shore Health will provide support, training, benefits on your first day of work, all of the materials and technology you need, tuition reimbursement for your continuing education, and a robust portfolio of benefits to keep you healthy! Our care teams are split up geographically, to provide services from Quincy to Plymouth. Whether you are looking for full time, part time, or per diem, we have opportunities for you!

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
   • f) Follows department standards for documenting scheduled services and procedures, enters accurate, timely and appropriate charges, preventing or correcting errors, and maintaining accountability for each provider's schedule per
     • i) Order of priority and urgency document
     • ii) Pedigree trace
     • iii) Utilization review documentation
     • iv) Roster management and count
     • v) Staffing and productivity tracking
   • g) Determines billability at the service delivery time, per instructions on client/patient and supplier contracts
   • h) Prepares daily and/monthly reports related to charge entry and utilization to assist investigation and oversight
   • i) Ensures data verification accuracy and timely adjudication resolution
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
8. Non-Essential Functions
   • a) Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the Health System or department
   • b) 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

Work Schedule

40 hours, Monday through Friday, including 1 weekend day per month and 1 rotating holiday per year

Responsibilities if Required:

Education if Required:

License/Registration/Certification Requirements: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Physical Therapist - Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) - Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS)

South Shore Health Overview

South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services. We are the largest independent health system in southeastern Massachusetts. South Shore Health brings together like-minded people who work "As One" toward a common goal of providing exceptional care the people of our region deserve. We unite top-caliber talent, technology, and service with the wishes and personal needs of patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans.