Physical Therapist/PT Clinical Specialist, Outpatient (Chatham)

Cape Cod Healthcare•Chatham, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role serves as a clinical resource for rehabilitation staff in a focused area of clinical expertise, planning and conducting treatment programs for patients. The specialist assists management in the planning, development, organization, and supervision of the specified clinical specialty area. Responsibilities include evaluating new patients, setting objective measurable treatment goals for functional outcome, establishing appropriate treatment programs, and documenting the same. The specialist administers diagnostic tests to determine the extent of patient impairment and prognosis, carries out appropriate treatment modalities, and re-evaluates patients as needed, modifying the treatment plan based on progress. They provide objective, analytic documentation of patient care, patient/family education, and communication with other caregivers. Effective communication with medical/allied health personnel regarding patient progress, needs, and discharge planning is essential. The role involves providing instruction in therapeutic procedures for patients and families, assisting in training new personnel, and providing guidance to Physical Therapist Assistants, Aides, and students. Maintaining departmental policies, procedures, quality assessment programs, and safety standards is required. The specialist is expected to attend meetings, enhance professional growth through education and literature, and maintain daily statistical records. The position also involves performing other work-related duties as assigned and consistently providing service excellence.

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

Nice To Haves

Must meet all qualifications noted above, as well as the following: ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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
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