PTA Outpatient VNA Full Time
About The Position
In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant provides therapeutic services as part of the rehabilitation process. The role provides patient-centered treatment according to established departmental and discipline-specific standards, evidence-based practice, the patient’s plan of care, applicable insurance parameters, and Massachusetts licensing requirements. The position also includes documentation and billing, productivity, technology use, communication, professional development, and professional conduct responsibilities.
Requirements
- Associate degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant school.
- Maintain an active Massachusetts Physical Therapy Assistant license to practice.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- One year of clinical experience preferred.
- Rehabilitation experience desirable.
Responsibilities
- Provide appropriate and comprehensive treatments in accordance with established standards of care and practice and applicable insurance parameters.
- Implement patient care using evidence-based practice and within the legal boundaries of Massachusetts licensure and other applicable requirements.
- Direct and appropriately delegate duties to licensed and non-licensed personnel, such as rehabilitation aides and volunteers.
- Follow infection-control standards and maintain patient safety throughout patient care.
- Implement treatment interventions based on established goals and the plan of care; provide patient education and home exercise programs as appropriate.
- Interact compassionately with patients and families, demonstrating confidence, empathy, sensitivity, and patience.
- Support South Shore Health’s mission, vision, and values, and follow its policies and procedures.
- Complete documentation and charge entry according to department standards; write clear and complete documentation reflecting the patient’s status and ongoing needs.
- Meet documentation standards for timeliness, accuracy, and completeness, and provide accurate handoffs.
- Accurately capture charges, including charges reflecting documented treatment, modifiers, corrections, and co-treatment or concurrent/group sessions.
- Strive to meet the 100% productivity standard for primary practice area(s).
- Learn and use new technology and procedures, embrace technological advances, and accurately use required software applications.
- Communicate effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients, and families through written, verbal, and non-verbal communication; use organizational communication channels appropriately and respond promptly to feedback requests.
- Maintain ongoing professional development, adapt clinical practice as evidence evolves, and demonstrate willingness to supervise clinical students.
- Stay aware of performance initiatives, incorporate them into practice, establish and pursue annual goals, and use learning opportunities such as in-services, conferences, and professional articles.
- Maintain professional conduct and composure, complete assigned clinical and non-clinical tasks by applicable deadlines, use critical thinking and problem-solving, follow the chain of command, and demonstrate dependability and scheduling flexibility.
- Identify or assume activities supporting the developmental needs of the health system or department, and perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
