Physical Therapist VNA Full time
Company: South Shore Health
Location: Rockland
Posted on: February 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Summary 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. Area of coverage would be Abington, Braintree, Brockton,
Hanover, Holbrook, Norwell, and Rockland Job Description Please
take a look at these videos from our VNA team members. VNA Videos:
Lucia Auguiste, Director of Clinical Operations, MSN (why she came
back, compensation, flexibility) Video link:
https://bcove.video/44WYuGR Lucia Auguiste, Director of Clinical
Operations, MSN (Outpatient Homebased Therapy-Training) Video link:
https://bcove.video/4o5dk5v Erin Florek, Occupational Therapist,
Team Leader Video link: https://bcove.video/3IZRQ9U MRI: Nickolas
Sorel, MRI Technologist Video link: https://bcove.video/44Yj9Je
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1) Patient Care a) 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 b) Evaluates, plans, directs and
implements patient care using evidence based practice c) Practices
within the legal boundaries of Massachusetts license and other
professional and governmental agencies d) Provides appropriate
direction to licensed staff working under their plans of care e)
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 f)
Follows the organization’s infection control standards g) Maintains
patient safety practices throughout all instances of patient care
h) Identifies impairments that reflect an accurate assessment of
the patient’s status i) Establishes goals in collaboration with the
patient that are realistic, measurable and functional 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 k) Implements appropriate treatment
interventions based on established goals l) Provides initial and
ongoing patient education and/or home exercise program as necessary
m) Interacts with patients and family in a compassionate manner,
demonstrating confidence, empathy, sensitivity and patience. 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 2) Documentation/Billing a) Follows department standards
for completing all documentation, discharge 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 accurate information 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 scheduling needs of the
department Non-Essential Functions 1) Demonstrates willingness to
identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental
needs of the Health System or department 2) Performs other duties
as assigned JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education - Required BS, MS or
DPT from accredited physical therapy school Minimum Work Experience
Previous clinical experience/rehabilitation experience preferred;
orthopedic rehabilitation experience desirable. Required Licenses
PT - Licensed Physical Therapist Maintain active license to
practice Physical Therapy in Massachusetts Required Classes/Skills
- BLS - Basic Life Support
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