Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - CVRA - Cardiovascular Recovery Area
Mass General Brigham
Foxboro, MA
1x8 hrs, Days

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Physical Therapist- Cardiac Rehab, Foxboro, PER DIEM The Staff Physical Therapist is an individual with an unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Their primary responsibility is to provide patient care in cardiac rehabilitation to which they are assigned in accordance to State licensing regulations, departmental standards and policies, and accepted professional standards of care. - Primary Assigned Clinical Area: Outpatient Ambulatory Care - Patient population age groups served include: Young Adult (18 to 25 years), Adult (26 to 54 years) Senior Adult (55 to 64 years), Geriatric (65 years and up) PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Indicate key areas of responsibility, major job duties, special projects and key objectives for this position. These items should be evaluated throughout the year and included in the written annual evaluation. 1. Examines and evaluates patient’s physical therapy needs. Formulates a physical therapy diagnosis, and develops a treatment plan with treatment goals directed towards maximizing cardiovascular function. 2. Demonstrates competency in all clinical knowledge and skills specific to cardiac rehabilitation. 3. Consults with other members of the health care team to ensure coordination and effectiveness of therapies provided. 4. Is assigned additional tasks and responsibilities which may include, but not be limited to: orientation of new staff, participation on committees, involvement in QI activities, supervision of students and aides, and involvement in developing/revising practice standards, particularly in their subspecialty area of expertise. 5. Participates in implementation of quality assurance program for clinical service, especially in area of subspecialty expertise. 6. Assists in implementation of triaging, prioritizing, monitoring admissions, referrals, and discharges to and from the service as assigned. 7. Participates in special interest group or committee within the Department to promote staff education and program development, with an emphasis on subspecialty area of expertise. 8. Assists in proper care and distribution of department supplies and equipment, making recommendations for adequate inventory and appropriate and new equipment. 9. In the absence of the program director, assumes duties and responsibilities as assigned by the director. 10. Participates in departmental meetings, which help to formulate policies, procedures, and program development. 11. Performs other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy program. 2. Must possess a current unrestricted license to practice physical therapy from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 3. Must have a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience and a performance record that consistently exceeds expectations. 4. Must be ACLS certified. 5. Professional certification by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) preferred. 6. Current cardiac rehabilitation experience preferred. 7. Current experience with Epic electronic medical record and LSI cardiac rehabilitation monitoring system preferred. SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED - Must possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to manage a cardiac rehabilitation patients seen individually as well as manage patient groups. - Must possess analytical abilities and sound knowledge in Physical Therapy to effectively care for patients with complex cardiovascular disease. - Work requires up to three months orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with department and hospital policies and procedures, and the specific quality standards of care and competencies, and procedures unique to the assigned patient area. - Must possess effective communication skills (written and verbal) to interact with patients (up to 70% of work time), rehabilitation and medical team (up to 20% of work time), and patients’ families (up to 10% of work time). - Work requires prolonged walking and standing (up to 95% of work time). - Must be proficient in the principles of adult education and be able to create and present formal and informal educational programs using digital tools. - Must be familiar with the principles and practices of motivational interviewing. - The therapist must demonstrate competency in assessment and treatment relative to age specific needs for the patient population for which they provide therapy, and as described in the department’s practice standards. - Must be proficient in the exercise evaluation and training of the patient with complex cardiovascular disease, including interpretation of cardiovascular diagnostic reports, stress testing and thoracic surgical procedures. - Must be familiar with exercise prescription methodology for cardiovascular endurance exercise and resistance training in a broad range of patients with heart disease. - Must be able to recognize life-threatening arrhythmias, myocardial ischemia or infarction, hypoxemia, hypotension and other signs of exercise intolerance.