Physical Therapist VNA Home Care Per Diem

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If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number: R-20142 Facility: LOC0028 - 30 Reservoir Park Drive30 Reservoir Park Drive Rockland, MA 02370 Department Name: SSH VNA Team 5 Status: Part time Budgeted Hours: 0 Shift: Day (United States of America) South Shore VNA, a long standing "Top Agency for Home Care" and one of the state's largest Medicare certified home health providers, is seeking Physical Therapists to join our team. As part of the South Shore Health System, you'll have the resources, support, and stability to deliver exceptional patient care. Physical Therapists choose South Shore VNA for the opportunity to provide meaningful, one on one care in patients' homes-building strong relationships and seeing real progress. We provide both outpatient and rehab services. We offer competitive pay, schedule flexibility, professional growth opportunities, and a mission driven, growing organization. Following a comprehensive orientation, you'll enjoy increasing autonomy while having clinical support readily available. We provide all tools and technology, first day benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a robust benefits package. Positions are available throughout the South Shore from Quincy to Plymouth, with full time, part time, and per diem options. Under the direction of the Clinical Manager, evaluates, plans, and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to patients in their home. Compensation Pay Range: $41.21 - $55.46 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 1. INITIAL PATIENT ASSESSMENT: Performs a comprehensive physical, psycho-social, and safety assessment of assigned patients as evidenced by clinical documentation. Identifies functional problems and establishes interventions and goals to achieve measurable outcomes. 2. INITIAL ASSESSMENT DOCUMENTATION: Completes thorough documentation of Initial Assessment with results recorded in measurable terms and a Plan of Care is established, identifying realistic and measurable goals. Consistently completes all paperwork required to provide service to patient. Med reconciliation is completed for Agency Admissions and with every new medication entered into medical record. Synchronization of all documentation is timely and is according to Agency guidelines. 3. REVISITS: TREATMENT AND DOCUMENTATION Plans for and provides skilled physical therapy treatment in the home reassessing the patient's status on each visit and ensuring quality of care as documented in the clinical record. Treatment plans are modified appropriately to reflect change in patient status and progression towards goals. Equipment needs are assessed and equipment is ordered appropriately. Pain and vital signs are assessed and documented on every visit. Medicare Functional Reassessments are completed thoroughly and timely for required time points for those patients for whom are required. 4. COORDINATION OF PATIENT CARE: Coordinates patient care with other clinical team members ensuring optimal patient care and communication as noted in the clinical record. MD is notified of any changes in patient status and also when visit frequency is not met per MD order. Authorization is obtained for Managed Care patients according to Agency guidelines. 5. RECERTIFICATIONS: Agency Recertifications are completed within 5 days prior to the end of Certification period with thorough completion of OASIS when required. Second discipline in, recertifications, are completed with accurate updated orders documented in the chart. Interdisciplinary communication regarding recertification occurs prior to recertifying patient. 6. DISCHARGES: Discharge planning occurs throughout the episode of care with documentation reflecting pt and Care Plan Partner have been notified and prepared for discharge. Discharge is communicated to all disciplines involved and MD is notified of discharge as reflected in the medical record. Discharge summaries are completed and goals and interventions are ended. All required paperwork is appropriately signed by patient or care plan partner indicating notification of discharge. 7. TECHNOLOGY: Demonstrates clinical proficiency and competency in the agency/program automated clinical record as evidenced by successful completion of education program and appropriate daily utilization of software. 8. SAFETY: Fosters a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.