Staff Rehabilitation Therapist

Company: AristaCare At Cherry Hill
Location: Cherry Hill
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

AristaCare At Cherry Hill - POSITION DESCRIPTION: STAFF REHABILITATION THERAPIST
-BASIC FUNCTION
The licensed therapist evaluates and treats patients and communicates with patients, clients and team members. The licensed therapist maintains documentation of services in the medical record. Conducts in-services and training for patients, clients and team members on an ongoing basis in restorative techniques.
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CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- - - - - - - - - -Supervise Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care to carry out plan of care and patient related activities per state practice act and reimbursement regulations.
- - - - - - - - - -Demonstrate a positive attitude and team building approach with all patients, clients and team members.
- - - - - - - - - -Consistently attends work and provides appropriate notice for scheduled paid time off -
- - - - - - - - - -Maintains productivity standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs.
- - - - - - - - - -Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
- - - - - - - - - -Evaluate patients based upon the physician referral/orders.
- - - - - - - - - -Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal based outcomes and ensure approval /orders for services from referring physician.
- - - - - - - - - -Treat patients according to treatment plan.
- - - - - - - - - -Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.
- - - - - - - - - -Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines.
- - - - - - - - - -Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs.
- - - - - - - - - -Participate in discharge planning.
- - - - - - - - - -Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.
- - - - - - - - - -Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed.
- - - - - - - - - -Participate in in-service training program for other staff at the facility.
- - - - - - - - - -Participate in facility performance improvement programs
- - - - - - - - - -Coordinate with members of other departments, attending physicians, committee members, and other staff within the Rehab department.
- - - - - - - - - -Perform other duties as required or directed
- - - - - - - - - -Screen patients based upon identified need.
- - - - - - - - - -Assist with cleaning maintenance of treatment area and department
- - - - - - - - - -Secure necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for patients.
- - - - - - - - - -Report any problems with department equipment to appropriate personnel so that it is maintained in good working order.
- - - - - - - - - -Travel or float between facilities as determined by supervisor and patient needs.
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EXPOSURE RISK
The Staff Therapist is at high risk for exposure to blood and body fluids.
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SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Reports to the Director of Rehab or Designee for both administrative and patient care responsibilities.
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SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervises Assistants, rehab techs, temp/provisional licensees and therapy students.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- - - - - - - - - -Works in well-lighted/ventilated office and therapy areas.
- - - - - - - - - -Sitting, standing, bending, lifting and moving intermittently during working hours.
- - - - - - - - - -Subject to frequent interruptions.
- - - - - - - - - -Involved with patients, family members, personnel, etc., under all conditions/circumstances.
- - - - - - - - - -Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc.
- - - - - - - - - -Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors.
- - - - - - - - - -Willingness to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
- - - - - - - - - -Must be constantly alert for patient's safety.
- - - - - - - - - -Attend and participate in continuing educational programs. May involve overnight travel.
- - - - - - - - - -Subject to falls, burns from equipment, infectious diseases, odors, etc., throughout the workday.
- - - - - - - - - -Subject to lifting, carrying and supporting patients.
- - - - - - - - - -Licensed and able to travel between facilities as indicated by Supervisor.
- - - - - - - - - -Mobile phone use is only permitted during break and non paid allocated lunch times. Phones should be kept on vibrate at all times.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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EDUCATION/LICENSURE
Graduate of an accredited college or university with a valid state license or eligibility to obtain license in state where services are provided.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- - - - - - - - - -Must be able to move (walk, stoop, bend, stand, sit push, pull, and lift) intermittently throughout the workday.
- - - - - - - - - -Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner.
- - - - - - - - - -Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
- - - - - - - - - -Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately, so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
- - - - - - - - - -Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, clients and team members.
- - - - - - - - - -Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
- - - - - - - - - -Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.
- - - - - - - - - -Must be able to lift patients, medical equipment, supplies, etc. to 50 lbs.
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