Inpatient Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist and Speech Language Pathologist (per diem)
Company: South Shore Health
Location: Weymouth
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description SummaryPer diem roles available for PT, OT and
SLP!
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 co-op students.Job
DescriptionESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS1) - - -Patient Carea) - - -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 requiredb) - - -Evaluates,
plans, directs and implements patient care using evidence based
practicec) - - -Practices within the legal boundaries of
Massachusetts license and other professional and governmental
agenciesd) - - -Provides appropriate direction to licensed staff
working under their plans of caree) - - -Directs other licensed and
non-licensed personnel as required, such as Rehab aides and
-volunteers delegating duties to other staff appropriately
understanding their role, knowledge and capabilityf) - - -Follows
infection control standardsg) - - -Maintains patient safety
practices throughout all instances of patient careh) - -
-Identifies impairments that reflect an accurate assessment of the
patient's statusi) - - -Established goals in collaboration with the
patient that are realistic, measurable and functionalj) - -
-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 carek) - - -Implements appropriate treatment
interventions based on established goalsl) - - -Provides initial
and ongoing patient education and/or home exercise program as
necessarym) - - -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 -appropriateo) - - -Supports
South Shore Health and department mission, vision and valuesp) - -
-Adheres to South Shore Health policies and procedures -2) - -
-Documentation/Billinga) - - -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 needsc) - - -Adheres to all
South Shore Health and department guidelines and standards for
documentation regarding timeliness, accuracy and completenessd) - -
-Takes responsibility to provide accurate information during
handoffe) - - -Accurately performs all aspects of charge capture
includingi) - - -Entering charges that reflect the treatment
providedii) - - -Application of appropriate modifiersiii) - -
-Charge correctioniv) - - -Co-treatment and concurrent/group
treatment sessions3) - - -Productivitya) - - -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 throughout the organizationb) - - -Embraces technological
advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and
efficiently -c) - - -Accurately uses all software applications as
needed for job performance5) - - -Communicationa) - - -Communicates
effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients and family
members in all manners of communication (written, verbal,
non-verbal)b) - - -Appropriately uses all forms of South Shore
Health communication in accordance with standard practicesc) - -
-Responds in a timely manner when feedback is requested6) - -
-Professional Developmenta) - - -Assumes responsibility for
maintaining ongoing professional developmentb) - - -Embraces change
in clinical practice based on evolving advances in evidence -c) - -
-Demonstrates willingness to provide supervision of clinical
students - -d) - - -Demonstrates awareness of performance
initiatives and incorporates them into practicee) - - -Establishes
and strives to achieve annual goalsf) - - -Takes advantage of
learning opportunities for professional growth such as attending
in-services, conferences, and/or reading professional articles -7)
- - - Professional Behaviorsa) - - -Maintain a professional and
appropriate manner of conversationb) - - -Maintain composure during
stressful situations -c) - - -Complete clinical and non-clinical
tasks as well as assigned activities according to policies,
practice guidelines and assigned deadlinesd) - - -Utilize critical
thinking and problem solving in day to day operations as well as in
emergent situationse) - - -Communicate appropriately and
effectively following chain of commandf) - - -Demonstrate
dependability and flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the
departmentNon-Essential Functions1) - - -Demonstrates willingness
to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental
needs of the Health System or department2) - - -Performs other
duties as assignedJOB REQUIREMENTSMinimum Education - RequiredBS,
MS or DPT from accredited physical therapy schoolMinimum Work
ExperiencePrevious clinical experience/rehabilitation experience
preferred; orthopedic rehabilitation experience desirable.Required
Licenses / Registrations PT - Licensed Physical TherapistRequired
Classes/Skills -BLS - Basic Life Support
Keywords: South Shore Health, Marthas Vineyard , Inpatient Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist and Speech Language Pathologist (per diem), Healthcare , Weymouth, Massachusetts
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