PHYSICAL THERAPIST / NEUROLOGICAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST

South Shore Hospital, Inc.; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with neurological, balance and deconditioning conditions in an outpatient setting at Weymouth, MA. You will lead care plans, educate patients, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role requires Massachusetts PT licensure (DPT or PT degree), strong documentation, and adherence to department standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Massachusetts licensure as Physical Therapist and maintain active license.
• Experience in neurological rehabilitation preferred; orthopedic rehab desirable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with neurological, balance and deconditioning disorders.
• Organize and direct treatment activities of staff and students in outpatient setting.
• Document care per standards and ensure accurate charge entry.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to meet patient goals and outcomes.
• Provide patient education and home exercise programs; supervise staff as needed.

Skills

Neuro rehab

Patient care

Documentation

Teamwork

Education mentorship

Education

DPT or PT degree

Massachusetts PT license

Job description

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.

LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg RoadWeymouth, MA 02190

Department Name: SSH OPD Rehab

Status: Full time

Budgeted Hours: 40

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients with a variety of neurological, balance, deconditioning 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 in an outpatient hospital setting.

Compensation Pay Range: $43,713.36 - $102,739.50

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/neurological rehabilitation experience preferred; some orthopedic rehabilitation experience desirable.
• Required Licenses
  • PT - Licensed Physical Therapist
  • Maintain active license to practice Physical Therapy in Massachusetts
• 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)