Physical Therapist Home Care VNA Full Time

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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-22365 Facility: LOC0028 - 30 Reservoir Park Drive30 Reservoir Park Drive Rockland, MA 02370 Department Name: SSH VNA Team 5 Status: Full time Budgeted Hours: 40 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. 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 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) 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 throug