Physical Therapist, (Per Visit), VNA of Cape Cod

Cape Cod Healthcare; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Visiting Nurse Association in Massachusetts is seeking a Physical Therapist per visit to assess patients, develop and adjust plans of care, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team. The position involves documenting outcomes, supervising Home Health Aide activities every 14 days, and communicating changes to physicians.

The schedule is Monday–Friday with occasional weekends and holidays in the Mid Cape area.

Qualifications

• - Current PT license in MA and CPR certification required.
• - One year of clinical experience preferred.
• - Computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive PT assessments and develop plans of care.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team and participate in case conferences.
• Document care, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Instruct and supervise Home Health Aide per the plan of care every 14 days.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in patient condition.

Skills

CPR certification

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Physical Therapy

Job description

The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. Exempt (Salaried) position salary ranges are based on a 40-hour workweek (37.5 hours for VNA) and offers are prorated based on FTE.

Job Description

Physical Therapist, (Per Visit), VNA of Cape Cod (261103-50026039)

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

• 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 Counsel 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: Physical Therapist Per Visit, Monday–Friday, Occasional Weekends and Holidays. Area: Mid Cape

Organization

Visiting Nurse Association

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department: VNA-Physical Therapy Per Visit

Hiring Pay Range: $ 0 - $ 0