Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist ,Clinical Specialist, Outpatient (Hyannis)
About The Position
The Clinical Specialist evaluates patients, establishes measurable functional treatment goals and appropriate treatment programs, administers diagnostic tests, and provides and adjusts treatment based on patient progress. The role documents patient care, educates patients and families, and communicates with other caregivers and medical and allied health personnel about progress, needs, and discharge planning. The specialist also serves as a clinical resource in a focused area of expertise, plans and conducts treatment programs, and assists management with planning, development, organization, and supervision of the clinical specialty area. The position provides guidance to Physical Therapist Assistants, aides, and students; assists with training new personnel; maintains departmental policies, quality and safety standards, and patient activity records; and supports ongoing professional development. Service is expected to reflect Cape Cod Hospital’s CARES commitment: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and service.
Requirements
- Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- For a Physical Therapist Clinical Specialist: bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
- For an Occupational Therapist Clinical Specialist: bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
- Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Current BLS.
- Documentation of Specialist Certification.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate new patients and establish objective, measurable treatment goals and appropriate treatment programs.
- Administer diagnostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests to assess impairment and prognosis.
- Carry out treatment modalities, reevaluate patients as needed, and modify treatment plans based on progress.
- Document patient care, patient and family education, and communication with other caregivers objectively and analytically.
- Communicate with medical and allied health personnel regarding patient progress, needs, and discharge planning.
- Instruct patients and families in therapeutic procedures to continue at home.
- Assist in training new personnel as requested by the manager.
- Provide guidance and direction to Physical Therapist Assistants, aides, and affiliating students.
- Maintain departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment and improvement initiatives, and safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
- Attend meetings as required.
- Participate in approved education programs, review current literature, and attend in-service meetings and workshops to support professional development.
- Maintain daily statistical records of patient activity and charges.
- Serve as a clinical resource for rehabilitation staff in a focused area of expertise and plan and conduct treatment programs for patients.
- Assist management with planning, development, organization, and supervision of the specified clinical specialty area.
- Document specialist certification.
- Provide service consistent with Cape Cod Hospital’s CARES commitment to compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and service.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned or requested.
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Job Type
Full-time
