Physical Therapist, Nantucket, VNA of Cape Cod

Cape Cod Healthcare; Nantucket (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Cape Cod Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapist in Nantucket, MA, to perform comprehensive assessments and develop patient care plans. You will ensure compliance with National Benchmarks and document all interactions, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. A Bachelor or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy and a current MA PT license are required. The position offers a schedule of 37.5 hours per week from Monday to Friday, with an annual salary range of $100,000 - $115,000, reflecting commitment to excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Current PT license in Massachusetts.
• One (1) year clinical experience required.
• CPR certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive Physical Therapy assessments for patients.
• Develop and implement plans of care to promote function and safety.
• Document all patient interactions and maintain required paperwork.

Skills

Clinical experience

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Purpose of Position: Performs a comprehensive Physical Therapy assessment of patients referred for service including but not limited to physiological, psychosocial, environmental factors and health history. Integrate pertinent data to develop a plan of care to promote function and safety. Participates with other staff in the development of agency policies and programs necessary to achieve agency objectives as they relate to patient care.

Description: Sign-On Bonus Eligible!

• Maintain annual HHRG values at the National Standard as appropriate.
• Utilize HHRG values to establish visit frequency and to establish appropriate interdisciplinary utilization.
• Annual outcomes meet National Benchmarks.
• Refers to community resources as appropriate.
• Evaluates the clinical needs of the patient; initiates, develops, implements and makes necessary revisions to the patient's plan of care; addresses all problems in the plan of care and documents accordingly.
• Participates in inter-disciplinary patient case conferences; evaluates effectiveness of established plan of care.
• Instructs and provides documented supervision of the Home Health Aide plan of care every 14 days.
• Notifies MD/other involved care providers of significant changes in the patient’s condition.
• Completes admission and other paperwork on a timely basis.
• Records narrative documentation to reflect skilled care. Documentation is clear, concise and addresses specifics of teaching, direct care and response of patient / caregiver.
• Obtains and clarifies valid MD orders for all care delivered.
• Plans and coordinates discharges appropriately and informs patient/MD and records disposition of patient in the discharge summary. Completes all appropriate discharge paperwork.

Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects VNA’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from an institution accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Current PT license in Mass. with one (1) year clinical experience and CPR certification required.
• Computer skills preferred.

Schedule Details: 37.5 Hours Per Week, Monday–Friday, 8a–4p, No Weekends or Holidays. Area: Nantucket.

Organization: Visiting Nurse Association

Primary Location: Massachusetts-Nantucket

Department: VNA-PT Salary MN

Annual/Hourly: Annual - Based on Full Time Employment

Hiring Pay Range: $100,000 - $115,000