Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist ,Clinical Specialist, Outpatient (Orleans)
About The Position
The Clinical Specialist evaluates patients, establishes measurable treatment goals and appropriate treatment programs, and documents care. The role administers diagnostic tests to assess impairment and prognosis, provides treatment modalities, and re-evaluates patients and modifies plans based on progress. It includes patient and family education, communication with other caregivers and medical/allied health personnel, discharge planning, and instruction in therapeutic procedures for patients and families. The specialist serves as a clinical resource for rehabilitation staff 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 role also supports training and guidance of personnel, maintains departmental policies and quality and safety standards, attends meetings, pursues professional development, keeps daily activity and charge records, and performs other assigned duties. The specialist is expected to provide service consistent with Cape Cod Hospital’s CARES commitment: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and service.
Requirements
- Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- For the Physical Therapist specialist: Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
- For the Occupational Therapist 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 set measurable treatment goals for functional outcomes.
- Establish appropriate treatment programs and document them.
- Administer diagnostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests to assess impairment and prognosis.
- Provide appropriate treatment modalities, re-evaluate patients as needed, and modify treatment plans based on progress.
- Document patient care objectively and analytically, including patient and family education and communication with other caregivers.
- Communicate with medical and allied health personnel about 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 programs, quality improvement initiatives, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
- Attend required meetings.
- Enhance professional development through approved education programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
- Maintain daily statistical records of patient activity and charges.
- Serve as a clinical resource for rehabilitation staff in a focused area of clinical expertise.
- 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.
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Job Type
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