Physical Therapist Full Time VNA
South Shore HealthAbout the role
If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.
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LOC0028 - 30 Reservoir Park Drive30 Reservoir Park Drive Rockland, MA 02370Department Name:
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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
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.
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 depart
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