Overview
Coordinates/oversees a designated group of patients being treated by assigned Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) and any related clinical supervision of such PTAs and provides appropriate therapy evaluations, treatments and modalities in accordance with established VNS health policies and procedures. Works under general supervision.
• Establishes patient plan of care (POC) including treatment interventions, appropriate treatment outcomes and frequency and duration of treatment in collaboration with the physician. Coordinates patient POC and collaborates with other health care team members, patient and family/caregiver for optimal patient benefit.
• Assesses, evaluates and identifies patient rehabilitation needs and potential using accepted practice standards.
• Assesses/makes determination for direct physical therapy services to be provided by a PTA in accordance with VNSNY protocol. Supervises assigned PTA’s, making co-visits and overseeing their schedules, caseloads, clinical skills and patient care delivery to ensure compliance with state, federal and VNS Health policy.
• Establishes a discharge plan as part of the patient care continuum.
• Provides care in accordance with established POC, including patient and family/caregiver teaching.
• Evaluates the need for equipment orders and instructs in use of equipment as is appropriate for patient function and safety. Follows up to ensure resolution of problems/issues and adheres to VNS Health policies/procedures on equipment problems.
• Assesses patient status and effectiveness of treatment interventions; modifies goals and Rehab POC as appropriate.
• Identifies any changes in clinical and psychological status of patient and reports findings to appropriate members of the health care team to ensure quality care of VNS Health patients.
• Refers assigned patients to other VNS Health services, as appropriate.
• Initiates and maintains timely communications with the health care team to ensure coordinated quality patient care. Documents all evaluation findings, treatments and patient responses and communications regarding patient care within the timeframe established by VNSNY protocol.
• Inputs/enters patient clinical information into appropriate Agency systems (i.e., pen-based, cyber, etc.) to ensure coordinated documentation and patient care.
• Acts as coordinator of care when indicated according to VNS Health policy and procedures.
• Participates in Rehabilitation Department and Agency meetings, in-service programs, Quality Assurance reviews, and interdisciplinary team meetings as requested. Participates in performance improvement via participation in co-visits and conferences with Rehabilitation Department supervisors. Collaborates as required in assigned service delivery team events.
• Contributes to cost-effectiveness of services and programs of the Agency by maintaining knowledge of third-party payer regulations, and adhering to them.
• Keeps abreast of the field of physical therapy, assumes responsibility for professional growth and maintains high level of clinical knowledge and skills. Supports the philosophy, mission, and vision of the Agency through attitude and work ethics.
• Performs all duties inherent in a supervisory role. Ensures effective staff training, interviews candidates for employment, evaluates staff performance and recommends hiring, promotions, salary actions, and terminations, as appropriate.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:
License and current registration to practice, as a Physical Therapist in the State of New York Required
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from a program registered by the Department of Education or accredited by a national accreditation agency Required
Work Experience:
Minimum of two years experience as a Physical Therapist Required
Minimum of one year supervisory experience Preferred
Pay Range
USD $85,000.00 - USD $106,300.00 /Yr.
About Us
VNS Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit home and community-based health care organizations. Innovating in health care for more than 130 years, our commitment to health and well-being is what drives us — we help people live, age and heal where they feel most comfortable, in their own homes, connected to their family and community. On any given day, more than 10,000 VNS Health team members deliver compassionate care, unparalleled expertise and 24/7 solutions and resources to the more than 43,000 “neighbors” who look to us for care. Powered and informed by data analytics that are unmatched in the home and community-health industry, VNS Health offers a full range of health care services, solutions and health plans designed to simplify the health care experience and meet the diverse and complex needs of the communities and people we serve in New York and beyond.
