Physical Therapist Home Care VNA Full Time

Documentation/Billing Job Requirements Requisition Number R-23459 Facility LOC0028 - 30 Reservoir Park Drive30 Reservoir Park Drive Rockland, MA 02370 Department Name SSH VNA Team 3 Status Full time Budgeted Hours 40 Shift Day (United States of America) Responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients with a variety of sports, orthopedic and physical disorders, working cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team and department to achieve goals and objectives for the provision of optimal patient care services. Organizes and directs the treatment activities of patient assistants, rehabilitation aides and/or co-op students. Compensation Pay Range $85,716.80 - $115,356.80 Essential Functions Patient Care Provides appropriate and comprehensive evaluations, re-evaluations and treatments through discharge, in accordance with established departmental and discipline specific standards of care and practice and within insurance parameters as required Evaluates, plans, directs and implements patient care using evidence based practice Practices within the legal boundaries of Massachusetts license and other professional and governmental agencies Provides appropriate direction to licensed staff working under their plans of care 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 Identifies impairments that reflect an accurate assessment of the patient's status Establishes goals in collaboration with the patient that are realistic, measurable and functional 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 Implements appropriate treatment interventions based on established goals Provides initial and ongoing patient education and/or home exercise program as necessary Interacts with patients and family in a compassionate manner, demonstrating confidence, empathy, sensitivity and patience. Discharges patient from service when skilled therapy is no longer appropriate 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, discharge 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 accurate information during handoff Accurately performs all aspects of charge capture 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr South Shore Health