Per diem Physical Therapist Assistant

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

Requisition Number

R-19705

Facility

LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190

Department Name

SSH Inpatient Rehab

Status

Part time

Budgeted Hours

0

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.

Essential Functions

• Patient Care
• Provides appropriate and comprehensive treatments in accordance with established departmental and discipline specific standards of care and practice and within insurance parameters as required
• Implements patient care using evidence based practice
• Practices within the legal boundaries of Massachusetts license and other professional and governmental agencies
• 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
• Follows the organization’s infection control standards
• Maintains patient safety practices throughout all instances of patient care
• Implements appropriate treatment interventions based on established goals and plan of care
• Provides patient education and/or home exercise program as necessary
• Interacts with patients and family in a compassionate manner, demonstrating confidence, empathy, sensitivity and patience.
• Supports South Shore Health and department mission, vision and values
• Adheres to South Shore Health policies and procedures
• Documentation/Billing
• Follows department standards for completing all documentation and charge entry
• Writes clear and complete documentation that reflects the patient’s current status and ongoing needs
• Adheres to all South Shore Health and department guidelines and standards for documentation regarding timeliness, accuracy and completeness
• Takes responsibility to provide accuracy during handoff
• Accurately performs all aspects of charge capture including
• Entering charges that reflect the documented treatment provided
  
  

ii) Application of appropriate modifiers

iii) Charge correction

iv) Co-treatment and concurrent/group treatment sessions

• Productivity
• Strives to meet 100% productivity standard for primary area(s)
• Technology
• Possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization
• Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently
• Accurately uses all software applications as needed for job performance
• Communication
• Communicates effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients and family members in all manners of communication (written, verbal, non-verbal)
• Appropriately uses all forms of South Shore Health communication in accordance with standard practices
• Responds in a timely manner when feedback is requested
• Professional Development
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining ongoing professional development
• Embraces change in clinical practice based on evolving advances in evidence
• Demonstrates willingness to provide supervision of clinical students
• Demonstrates awareness of performance initiatives and incorporates them into practice
• Establishes and strives to achieve annual goals
• Takes advantage of learning opportunities for professional growth such as attending in-services, conferences, and/or reading professional articles
• Professional Behaviors
• Maintain a professional and appropriate manner of conversation
• Maintain composure during stressful situations
• Complete clinical and non-clinical tasks as well as assigned activities according to policies, practice guidelines and assigned deadlines
• Utilize critical thinking and problem solving in day to day operations as well as in emergent situations
• Communicates appropriately and effectively following chain of command
• Demonstrates dependability and flexibility in meeting the scheduling needs of the department
• Non-Essential Functions
• Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the Health System or department
• 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

days as needed

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)