Physical Therapist Assistant PTA VNA Full Time

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.

Requisition Number:

R-23689

Facility:

LOC0028 - 30 Reservoir Park Drive30 Reservoir Park Drive
Rockland, MA 02370


Department Name:

SSH VNA Team 2

Status:

Full time

Budgeted Hours:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides therapeutic services as part of the rehabilitation process, under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

Compensation Pay Range:

$28.30 - $40.50

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 1. Patient Care
• a) Provides appropriate and comprehensive treatments in accordance with established departmental and discipline specific standards of care and practice and within insurance parameters as required
• b) Implements patient care using evidence based practice
• c) Practices within the legal boundaries of Massachusetts license and other professional and governmental agencies
• d) Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel as required, such as Rehab aides and volunteers. Delegates duties to other staff appropriately understanding their role, knowledge and capability
• e) Follows the organization’s infection control standards
• f) Maintains patient safety practices throughout all instances of patient care
• g) Implements appropriate treatment interventions based on established goals and plan of care
• h) Provides patient education and/or home exercise program as necessary
• i) Interacts with patients and family in a compassionate manner, demonstrating confidence, empathy, sensitivity and patience.
• j) Supports South Shore Health and department mission, vision and values
• k) Adheres to South Shore Health policies and procedures

2. Documentation/Billing

• a) Follows department standards for completing all documentation and charge entry
• b) Writes clear and complete documentation that reflects the patient’s current status and ongoing needs
• c) Adheres to all South Shore Health and department guidelines and standards for documentation regarding timeliness, accuracy and completeness
• d) Takes responsibility to provide accuracy during handoff
• e) Accurately performs all aspects of charge capture including
• i) Entering charges that reflect the documented treatment provided
• ii) Application of appropriate modifiers
• iii) Charge correction
• iv) Co-treatment and concurrent/group treatment sessions

• 3. Productivity
• a) Strives to meet 100% productivity standard for primary area(s)

• 4. Technology
• a) Possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization
• b) Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently
• c) Accurately uses all software applications as needed for job performance

• 5. Communication
• a) Communicates effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients and family members in all manners of communication (written, verbal, non-verbal)
• b) Appropriately uses all forms of South Shore Health communication in accordance with standard practices
• c) Responds in a timely manner when feedback is requested

6. Professional Development

• a) Assumes responsibility for maintaining ongoing professional development
• b) Embraces change in clinical practice based on evolving advances in evidence
• c) Demonstrates willingness to provide supervision of clinical students
• d) Demonstrates awareness of performance initiatives and incorporates them into practice
• e) Establishes and strives to achieve annual goals
• f) Takes advantage of learning opportunities for professional growth such as attending in-services, conferences, and/or reading professional articles

• 7. Professional Behaviors
• a) Maintain a professional and appropriate manner of conversation
• b) Maintain composure during stressful situations
• c) Complete clinical and non-clinical tasks as well as assigned activities according to policies, practice guidelines and assigned deadlines
• d) Utilize critical thinking and problem solving in day to day operations as well as in emergent situations
• e) Communicates appropriately and effectively following chain of command
• f) Demonstrates dependability and flexibility in meeting the scheduling needs of the department

8. Non-Essential Functions

a) Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the Health System or department

b) Performs other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education - Required

Associates degree from accredited physical therapy assistant school

Minimum Work Experience

One (1) year clinical experience preferred; rehabilitation experience desirable.

Required Licenses / Registrations

PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant

Maintain active Physical Therapy Assistant license to practice in Massachusetts

Required Classes/Skills -

BLS - Basic Life Support

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Monday - Friday 8am - 4:40pm

Responsibilities if Required:

Education if Required:

License/Registration/Certification Requirements:

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Physical Therapist Assistant - Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) - Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS)