Staff Physiatrist

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. R-23996 Facility: SSH OPD Rehab Status: Full time Budgeted Hours: 40 Shift: Organizes and directs the treatment activities of patient assistants, rehabilitation aides and/or co-op students in an outpatient hospital setting. c) Practices within the legal boundaries of Massachusetts license and other professional and governmental agencies e) Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel as required, such as Rehab aides and volunteers. f) Follows the organization’s infection control standards j) Develops an appropriate plan of care based on evaluation findings that include rehab potential and prognosis as well as frequency and duration of follow up care n) Discharges patient from service when skilled therapy is no longer appropriate o) Supports South Shore Health and department mission, vision and values p) Adheres to South Shore Health policies and procedures c) Adheres to all South Shore Health and department guidelines and standards for documentation regarding timeliness, accuracy and completeness i) Entering charges that reflect the documented treatment provided ii) Application of appropriate modifiers c) Accurately uses all software applications as needed for job performance b) Appropriately uses all forms of South Shore Health communication in accordance with standard practices c) Demonstrates willingness to provide supervision of clinical students d) Demonstrates awareness of performance initiatives and incorporates them into practice 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 1) Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the Health System or department BS, MS or DPT from accredited physical therapy school Minimum Work Experience Previous clinical experience/neurological rehabilitation experience preferred; some orthopedic rehabilitation experience desirable. PT - Licensed Physical Therapist Maintain active license to practice Physical Therapy in Massachusetts

FULL TIME

Four - 10 hour days, or Five - 8 hour days with two later evenings 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 - Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) - Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS)