Department: CTH Prof Svc Admin
FTE: 1.00
Full Time (30 - 40 hours per week)
Shift: Days

Position Summary:
Responsible for the daily operation of the outpatient rehabilitation services. Serve as a clinical resource for department staff. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:
* PATIENT CARE - Ensure the delivery of quality Physical, Occupational, and Speech-Language therapy services for inpatients/outpatients by identifying patient needs and developing quality clinical therapy programs
* SUPERVISION - May supervise and coordinate the activities of Physical, Occupational, Recreation, Speech Language Therapists and techs in carrying out treatment programs for patients
* SUPERVISE - Supervise the development of patient care plans and treatments and the recording of patient progress; ensure medical record contains necessary and appropriate information
* SCHEDULE - Coordinate staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage; adjust/change schedules as necessary; Oversee patient schedules to ensure appropriate care
* SUPERVISION - In conjunction with experienced Occupational, Physical, Recreation and/or Speech-Language therapists, provide clinical direction to staff
* RESOURCE - Serve as a clinical resource to staff by providing co-treatments and department in-services
* COMMUNICATION - Develop and maintain community relationships; Develop and maintain good communications and relationships with staff and departments
* PROBLEM SOLVING - Recognize problems, identify the cause and take corrective action; Inform the department director of activities, problems and needs within the department
* DATA - Assist in developing and maintaining department records and reports, and in collecting statistical data
* TRAINING - Conduct internal training programs for medical, nursing, and ancillary staff on therapy techniques and objectives
* QUALITY - Regularly audits patient records and charts to evaluate the level and quality of patient care provided
* COMPLIANCE - Ensure staff compliance with established policies and procedures, professional standards and practice, and requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies
* QUALITY - Assist in formulating and screening Quality Assurance criteria and providing in-service training for staff; ensure high quality, cost effective patient care
* QUALITY - Implement quality assurance and safety standards consistent with TJC and OSHA regulations pertaining to rehabilitation services
* DUTIES - Perform all duties outlined in job description of applicable discipline
* BUDGET - Assist in developing departmental budget, monitor and approve expenditures, ensure fiscal responsibility
* ADMINISTRATION - Perform clerical duties such as maintaining statistics, writing patient charges, and answering telephone
* PATIENT CARE - Perform staff therapist duties in accordance with professional preparation and licensure
* GOALS - Support, promote and participate as appropriate in the development and revision of departmental and hospital goals, objectives, policies, procedures, projects and programs as assigned
* SUPERVISION - Develop efficient organizational structure, supervise employees - select, terminate, train, educate, correct deficiencies, perform appraisals, issue discipline, counsel, schedule work assignments; encourage staff teamwork and growth initiatives
* PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
* PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
* PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
* PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
* PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Qualifications

Education:
Essential:
* Bachelor's Degree
Education specialization:
Essential:
* Related Discipline

Experience:
Essential:
2 years directly related experience

Nonessential:
5 years directly related experience

Credentials:
Essential:
* CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
* NM PT or OT or SLP License

Physical Conditions:
Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Working conditions:
Essential:
* Med Haz: Dirt, dust, fumes, odors, bad weather, noise

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