Physical Therapist Outpatient VNA

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

Job summary

South Shore Health is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist for the VNA Outpatient Therapy program in Rockland, MA. The role emphasizes comprehensive patient evaluations, evidence-based treatments, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include directing therapy activities, ensuring accurate documentation, and providing patient education and follow-up care under Massachusetts licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education - BS, MS or DPT from accredited physical therapy program.
• Previous clinical rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in Massachusetts (DPH).

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluations, re-evaluations and treatments through discharge.
• Organizes and directs treatment activities of patient staff and students.
• Maintains documentation and billing per department standards.
• Delivers patient education and home exercise program as needed.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to achieve goals.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Communication skills

Professional development

Education

BS/MS/DPT from accredited PT program

Job description

Requisition Number: R-22995 Facility: LOC0028 - 30 Reservoir Park Drive30 Reservoir Park Drive Rockland, MA 02370 Department Name: SSH VNA Outpatient Therapy Status: Full time Budgeted Hours: 40 Shift: Day (United States of America) 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. Compensation Pay Range: $85,716.80 - $115,356.80

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. 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. 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. 3) Productivity
   • a) Strives to meet 100% productivity standard for primary area(s)
4. 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. 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. 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. 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. 1) Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the Health System or department
2. 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 Monday-Friday 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 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 deserves. We unite top-caliber talent, technology, and service with the wishes and personal needs of patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans.