Physical Therapist- New Bedford

Description

Nightingale Visiting Nurses was established with one purpose – to put our patients first. With over 25 years of revolutionizing the home health industry, our diverse community of caregivers is committed to providing superior in-home care, implementing new technology and expanding our offered services. Nightingale Visiting Nurses provides patients with around the clock care and support, ensuring they maintain their independence and dignity without compromise.

Why Work With Us? We offer a competitive salary, flexible scheduling, mileage reimbursement, up to 3 weeks of PDO per year, one-on-one patient car, referral bonuses up to $500, and regular evaluations with annual merit increases. Our full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a 401K match after one year of employment.

We are proud to offer our Careport Program to our clients. Our therapy team works with technology that allows therapists to monitor their clients' understanding and compliance of their individualized home exercise program daily.

PTs Needed! Nightingale Visiting Nurses is expanding rapidly and seeking full-time and part-time Physical Therapists to fulfill our growing census in Bristol County. Nightingale PTs Administer therapy services to patients requiring intermittent physical therapy service and teaches and/or supervises the family and other members of the home health team. These services are performed in accordance with the physician’s orders.

Duties Include:

• Responsible for supervising/training personnel such as PTAs or HHAs.
• Following receipt of doctor’s referral, the therapist is responsible for evaluating the patient within 72 hours of written referral.
• Will provide therapy services as outlined in the Plan of Care.
• After evaluating the patient, the therapist is responsible for planning administering and supervising the PTA and HHA in accordance with the treatment plan.
• Will communicate with the referring physician and member of the rehabilitation team regarding the patient’s total treatment program.
• Will maintain accurate daily records of treatments given to patients.
• Will provide in-service education to facilities, support staff, students and community.
• Will follow established policies and procedures of Nightingale Visiting Nurses.
• Charts those services the Therapist has rendered to the patient, notes changes in the patient’ condition and/or family and home situation, makes revisions in the care plan as needed, records supervisory visits, evaluates patient care and progress and closes charts of discharged patients by preparing Discharge Summaries and obtaining Discharge orders.
• Maintains confidentiality of client’s situation, records and services provided according to HIPPA regulations
• Evaluates the effectiveness of his/her therapy service to the individual and family.
• Consults with the attending physician concerning alterations of the plan of treatment.
• Submits all patient notes and/or visit records on a timely basis.
• Discusses with the Director of Clinical Services problems concerning the patients and how these may best be resolved, changes in patient needs and how these can be best met, and need for involvement of other members of health team.
• Obtains orders for paramedical services and submits referral to the Director of Clinical Services, i.e., nursing services, medical social services, etc.
• Coordinates total patient care.
• Cooperates with other agencies providing nursing or related services to provide continuation of care and to implement a comprehensive care plan.
• Continually strives to improve therapy care by broadening and deepening knowledge through formal education, attendance at workshops, conferences and active participation in professional and related organizations and reading.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences.

Qualifications Include:

• Licensed Physical Therapist in MA.
• Minimum of 1 year as a Physical Therapist, Home Health (OASIS) experience preferred.
• Wellsky (Kinser) experience preferred.
• Physical within 6 months prior to first patient contact.
• Current TB results (within last 12 months).
• Current CPR Certification.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of liability insurance on automobile.
• Ability to attend 3-day orientation at our Taunton, MA office.
• Ability to work 8 AM – 5 PM Monday – Friday as a full-time employee or a stagnated 3 days a week as a part-time employee.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $80.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable documenting with OASIS?

Experience:

• PT: 1 year (Preferred)
• Home Health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• MA Physical Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $80