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Physical Therapist, VNA of Cape Cod

Cape Cod Healthcare, Falmouth, Massachusetts, us, 02540

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Physical Therapist position with the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Cape Cod. Sign on bonus eligible. Responsibilities

Maintain annual HHRG values at the National Standard as appropriate. Utilize HHRG values to establish visit frequency and to establish appropriate interdisciplinary utilization. Annual outcomes meet National Benchmarks. Refer to community resources as appropriate. Evaluate the clinical needs of the patient; initiate, develop, implement and revise the patient’s plan of care; address all problems in the plan of care and document accordingly. Participate in inter-disciplinary patient case conferences; evaluate the effectiveness of the established plan of care. Instruct and provide documented supervision of the Home Health Aide plan of care every 14 days. Notify MD/other involved care providers of significant changes in the patient’s condition. Complete admission and other paperwork in a timely basis. Record narrative documentation reflecting skilled care; ensure documentation is clear, concise and addresses teaching, direct care and patient/caregiver response. Obtain and clarify valid MD orders for all care delivered. Plan and coordinate discharges appropriately; inform patient/MD and record disposition of the patient in the discharge summary; complete all appropriate discharge paperwork. Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from an institution accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and by the American Physical Therapy Association. Current PT license in Massachusetts with one year clinical experience and CPR certification required. Computer skills preferred. Purpose of Position

Performs a comprehensive Physical Therapy assessment of patients referred for service, including physiological, psychosocial, environmental factors and health history. Integrates pertinent data to develop a plan of care to promote function and safety. Participates with other staff in the development of agency policies and programs necessary to achieve agency objectives as they relate to patient care. Schedule Details

37.5 hrs per week, Mon-Fri, 8a-4p, Rotating Weekends & Holidays. Area: Plymouth. Sign On Bonus Eligible. Organization

Visiting Nurse Association Primary Location

Massachusetts-Falmouth Department

VNA-Physical Therapy Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Health Care Provider Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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