Physical Therapist, VNA of Cape Cod at Cape Cod Healthcare

Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Evaluation, Plan of Care Development, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Home Health Aide Supervision, Documentation, Discharge Planning, Service Excellence, CPR Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Sign On Bonus Eligible! 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. 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.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate patient clinical needs, develop and revise the plan of care, and ensure annual outcomes meet national benchmarks while maintaining appropriate HHRG values. Responsibilities also include participating in case conferences, supervising Home Health Aides, notifying providers of significant changes, and coordinating appropriate discharges.