Physical Therapist/PT Clinical Specialist, Inpatient (Hyannis)
About The Position
This role involves evaluating new patients, setting objective treatment goals, establishing and administering appropriate treatment programs, and documenting patient care. The Physical Therapist will administer diagnostic tests to assess patient impairment and prognosis, implement treatment modalities, and re-evaluate patients based on progress. Responsibilities include documenting patient care, educating patients and families, and communicating with other healthcare professionals regarding patient progress and discharge planning. The role also involves providing instruction for continued patient and family care, assisting in training new personnel, and guiding Physical Therapist Assistants, Aides, and students. Maintaining departmental policies, procedures, and quality standards is essential. The position requires enhancing professional growth through education and participation in meetings, maintaining statistical records, and performing other assigned duties. A strong commitment to service excellence, embodying compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and service, is expected.
Requirements
- 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.
- Documentation of Specialist Certification.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
