The lead therapist functions as a treating therapist within the rehabilitation department. S/He has a leadership role in orienting new staff, coordinates staff schedules, clinical site coordinator and acts as a supervisor in the Outpatient Treatment Center's or department in manager's absence. S/He is responsible for assisting the manager/director to assure the staffing levels are safe and appropriate for patient care needs in accordance with federal, state and NAH guidelines for rehabilitation services.
Patient Care * Evaluates the patient by performing chart review, interpreting tests and measurements appropriate to discipline and patient diagnosis. * Performs treatments and patient care activities in a timely manner following appropriate protocols and guidelines. |
Staff Supervision * Participates in managing EntireCare assigned cost center yearly budget. * Supports department communication lines through the use of huddles, department meetings and quarterly retreats. * Coordinates staff work schedules. * Monitors the appropriateness of the staffing level and mix based on patient care needs and productivity targets. * Monitors staff for completion of assigned tasks. * Assists in hiring, orientation and training of new staff to the Rehabilitation Department. * Completes timely evaluations using objective criteria and gives input to manager/director in corrective actions. |
Care Management * Participates in patient care conferences with other related health services, patient, and family to review patient's progress and evaluate goals. * Develops appropriate plan of care that include goals and home instructions in conjunction with other team members, patient and family. * Delegates selected treatment to supportive personnel with assumption of responsibility for care of patient and continuing supervision of supportive personnel. |
Documentation * Plans specific measures to meet assessed learning needs and documents in patient record. * Recognizes and addresses patient, family, and appropriate others in the learning needs of the individual. * Presents information clearly and in a manner appropriate to the level of patient and family understanding. * Implements the treatment plan and evaluates and records the patient responses to the treatment sessions. * Participates in the development of individual discharge plans that are responsive to patient/family concerns. * Able to revise/update plan based on assessment. * Completes documentation within the G-codes and billing per department policy. |
Education * Acts as a resource person to peers within the rehabilitation department, fielding questions, mentoring, or providing educational opportunities. * Acts as a liaison/partners with other educational institutions/groups/organizations to enhance professional development. |
Compliance/Safety * Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner. * Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility. * If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates. * Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame. * Completes charges in a timely manner and according to proper procedures. * Meets productivity goals according to departmental standards. * Responds to new orders promptly in compliance with department policy. * Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety as well as all hospital and departmental. * Develop agendas and lead monthly departments meetings to address needed issues such as compliance, safety, quality, and people. * Attend quarterly advance department meetings; responsible for 100% of department meeting content including reviewing minutes, asking questions as needed, and reviewing handouts. |
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