Physical Therapist/PT Clinical Specialist, Outpatient (Chatham)

Cape Cod Healthcare•Chatham, MA

11h

About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, establishes measurable functional treatment goals and appropriate treatment programs, administers diagnostic tests, delivers treatment, and reassesses and modifies plans based on patient progress. The role documents patient care, educates patients and families, communicates with other caregivers about progress and discharge planning, and maintains patient activity and charge records. It also supports the training and direction of new personnel, Physical Therapist Assistants, Aides, and affiliating students, and participates in professional development and departmental quality, safety, and infection-control practices. For the PT 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, assists management with planning and supervision of the clinical specialty area, and documents specialist certification. The position is expected to provide service consistent with Cape Cod Hospital’s CARES values: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and service.

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 above and document specialist certification.

Responsibilities

Evaluate new patients and establish measurable functional outcome goals and appropriate treatment programs.
Administer diagnostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests to determine impairment and prognosis.
Provide appropriate treatment modalities and reassess patients, modifying treatment plans based on progress.
Document patient care objectively and analytically, including patient and family education and communication with 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 and improvement initiatives, and safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Attend meetings as required.
Pursue 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.
Provide service consistent with Cape Cod Hospital’s CARES values.
As a PT 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.