Physical Therapist Care Delivery; Massachusetts

Position: Physical Therapist Care Delivery (Massachusetts)
## Physical Therapist Care Delivery (Massachusetts)
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Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R12959
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* Job Summary:

** The Physical Therapist - Care Delivery supports the Care Delivery team with assistive technology and rehabilitative needs for a population of individuals with complex mobility, health, and psychosocial needs.

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* Essential Functions:

*** Document clinical assessment in EMR according to Care Delivery practice standards and includes documentation as required by patient’s insurers.
* Participates in joint visits with primary care providers, care team members, treating therapists and vendors to evaluate patient needs and collaborate and develop most effective plan of care and to ensure appropriate adaptive equipment is in place.
* Completes DME assessments and comprehensive PT evaluations, and provides instruction to patients, families, and caregivers on use of equipment, transfers, mobility etc.;
Works closely with DME suppliers and manufacturers reps.
* Evaluates legitimacy and coordinates cost effective solutions for DME requests and authorization review.
* Responds to patient directed interventions and all communication.
* Administers treatment as directed.
* Attends care delivery team meetings as directed.
* Provides clinical care to members via telehealth technologies (video, chat, etc.) for a clinically appropriate clinical care and care management services.
* Perform any other job related duties as requested.
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* Education and Experience:

*** Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy required
* Master's degree or Doctorate in the science of Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy preferred
* Five (5) years of related experience required
** Competencies, Knowledge and

Skills:

*** Basic data entry skills and internet utilization skills
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
* Effective oral and written communication skills
* Ability to work independently and within a team environment
* Ability to work cohesively with all peers and departments at all times and even under the most stressful situations.
* Ability to manage high volume caseloads in all settings of care (home, SNF, ALF, elderly housing, group homes, private homes)
* Must be able to modify clinical recommendations and develop alternatives to recommended plan of care in complex cases
* Attention to detail
* Familiarity of the healthcare field
* Proper grammar usage and phone etiquette
* Time management and prioritization skills
* Customer service oriented
* Decision making/problem solving skills
* Strong organizational skills
** Licensure and Certification:
*** Current unrestricted license as a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist required
* Assistive Technology Professional Certification preferred
* Must have valid driver's license, vehicle and verifiable insurance. Employment in this position is conditional pending successful clearance of a driver’s license record check. If the driver’s license record results are unacceptable, the offer will be withdrawn or, if employee has started employment in position, employment in this position will be terminated
* To help protect our employees, members, and the communities we serve from acquiring communicable diseases, Influenza vaccination is a requirement of this position. Care Source requires annual proof of Influenza vaccination for designated positions during Influenza season (October 1 – March 31) as a condition of continued employment. Employees hired during Influenza season will have thirty (30) days from their hire date to complete the required vaccination and have record of immunization verified.
* Care Source adheres to all federal, state, and local regulations. Care Source provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities or medical conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, or as required by state law to enable the employee to perform the essential functions of the position. Request for accommodations will be completed through an interactive review process.
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* Working Conditions:

*** This is a mobile position, meaning that regular travel to different work locations,…