Physical Therapist/PT Clinical Specialist, Outpatient (Orleans)

Cape Cod Healthcare•Orleans, MA

11h

About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, establishes measurable functional treatment goals and appropriate treatment programs, administers diagnostic tests, provides treatment, and modifies plans based on patient progress. The role documents patient care, educates patients and families, communicates with other caregivers, and supports discharge planning. It also provides guidance to Physical Therapist Assistants, aides, and affiliating students; assists with training new personnel; maintains departmental and safety standards; participates in professional development and meetings; and maintains patient activity and charge records. For the Clinical Specialist designation, the role additionally 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. Specialist certification must be documented. The position is expected to provide service consistent with Cape Cod Hospital’s CARES values.

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.
For the PT Clinical Specialist designation, meet the qualifications listed for the Physical Therapist role and document Specialist Certification.

Responsibilities

Evaluate new patients and establish measurable functional treatment goals and appropriate treatment programs.
Administer diagnostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests to assess impairment and prognosis.
Provide appropriate 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 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, procedures, objectives, quality assessment and improvement initiatives, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Attend required meetings.
Support professional growth through approved education programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
Maintain daily statistical records of patient activity and charges.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Consistently provide service reflecting Cape Cod Hospital’s CARES values.
As a Clinical Specialist, serve as a clinical resource in a focused area of expertise and plan and conduct treatment programs.
Assist management with planning, development, organization, and supervision of the specified clinical specialty area.
Document specialist certification.