Job Description - Physical Therapist/PT Clinical Specialist, Inpatient (Hyannis) (260812-50001935)
Job Description
Physical Therapist/PT Clinical Specialist, Inpatient (Hyannis) - (260812-50001935)
Purpose of Position: To organize and conduct medically prescribed treatment programs for adult and pediatric patients to help restore function and prevent disability according to the principles and practices of physical therapy.
Description
:
- Evaluates new patients, sets objective measurable treatment goals for functional outcome, establishes appropriate treatment programs, and provides documentation of same.
- Administers diagnostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests to determine the extent of the patient's impairment and the prognosis for improvement.
- Carries out appropriate treatment modalities, and re-evaluates the patient as needed, modifying the treatment plan based on patient progress.
- Provides objective, analytic documentation of patient care, patient/family education, and communication with other caregivers.
- Communicates effectively with medical/allied health personnel, regarding patient progress, needs, and discharge planning.
- Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to be continued by patient and family.
- Assists in training new personnel as requested by manager.
- Provides guidance and direction to Physical Therapist Assistants, Aides, and affiliating students.
- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment programs, quality improvement initiatives, and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
- Attends meetings as required.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in approved education programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
- Maintains daily statistical records of patient activity and charges.
- Performs other work related duties as assigned or requested.
Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Cape Cod Hospital's commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.
Qualifications
:
- Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy Program
- Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Current BLS
For PT Clinical Specialist, must meet all qualifications noted above, as well as the following:
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serves as a clinical resource for rehabilitation staff in a focused area of clinical expertise; plans and conducts treatment programs for patients.
- Assists management in the planning, development, organization and supervision of the specified clinical specialty area.
- Documentation of Specialist Certification.
Schedule Details: 40 Hours Per Week, Rotating Days/Eves, 8:30a-4:30p, 9a-5p, 9:30a-5:30p, 10a-6p, Every Other Weekend and Rotating Holidays
Organization
: Cape Cod Hospital
Primary Location
: Massachusetts-Hyannis
Department: CCH-Physical Therapy
Annual/Hourly: Hourly
Hiring Pay Range: $39.68 - $57.29