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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. Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal based outcomes and ensure approval /orders for services from referring physician.

Position:         Staff Therapist Department:  Therapy Reports to:     Director of Rehabilitation      <div style="border:none;border-bottom:solid 1.5pt;padding:0in 0in 1pt 0in">FLSA Status:    Hourly/Non-Exempt </div> 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.  CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  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 a collaborative 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. ecord 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.  EXPOSURE RISK The Staff Therapist is at high risk for exposure to blood and body fluids.  SUPERVISION RECEIVED Reports to the Director of Rehab or Designee for both administrative and patient care responsibilities.  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.  QUALIFICATIONS 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.  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.  I further understand this description identifies the essential and primary duties and responsibilities of the job, and that it is not intended to detail or contain each and every duty inherent in this job.By your signature below, you acknowledge your understanding that your employment is at will, and that nothing in this job description is intended to constitute a contract of employment, express or implied.Below, I have noted any accommodations that I believe are necessary to enable me to perform the job duties. I have also noted below any job duties which I am unable to perform, with or without accommodation. I will immediately notify my supervisor if, at some time in the future, I need an accommodation and/or if I am no longer able to perform any of my job duties, with or without accommodations. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________                        _______                                              Print Name                                                                                                              ___________                     Employee Signature                                                                            Date                                                                                                                                                                    Supervisor Signature                                                                           Date

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Staff Therapist

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The Staff Therapist Assistant performs patient care and patient related activities as directed by the Staff Therapist. 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.

Position:         Staff Therapist Assistant Department:  Therapy Reports to:     Director of Rehabilitation      FLSA Status:    Hourly/Non-Exempt<div style="border:none;border-bottom:solid 1.5pt;padding:0in 0in 1pt 0in"> </div> BASIC FUNCTION The Staff Therapist Assistant performs patient care and patient related activities as directed by the Staff Therapist. CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Treat patients as directed by licensed therapist.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.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 as directed by staff therapist. 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 per State Practice Act. Assist with cleaning maintenance of treatment area and department 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.  EXPOSURE RISK The Staff Therapist Assistant is at high risk for exposure to blood and body fluids.  SUPERVISION RECEIVED Reports to Staff Therapist and Director of Rehab or designee  SUPERVISION EXERCISED As delegated. 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.  QUALIFICATIONS  EDUCATION/LICENSURE Graduate of an accredited Assistant ProgramSuccessful completion of certificate/state licensure process for Physical or Occupational Therapy Assistants REQUIREMENTS SPECIFC REQUIREMENTSCurrent registration/licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapist AssistantMaintain documentation of supervision per state guidelines  PHYICAL REQUIREMENTSMust 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.  I further understand this description identifies the essential and primary duties and responsibilities of the job, and that it is not intended to detail or contain each and every duty inherent in this job.By your signature below, you acknowledge your understanding that your employment is at will, and that nothing in this job description is intended to constitute a contract of employment, express or implied.Below, I have noted any accommodations that I believe are necessary to enable me to perform the job duties. I have also noted below any job duties which I am unable to perform, with or without accommodation. I will immediately notify my supervisor if, at some time in the future, I need an accommodation and/or if I am no longer able to perform any of my job duties, with or without accommodations. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________                         _______                                              Print Name                                                                                                             ___________                             Employee Signature                                                                            Date                                                                                                                                                                     Supervisor Signature                                                                           Date

Staff Therapist Assistant

Based on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Guidelines for Nursing Homes Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders and the American Conference Governmental Industrial Hygienists' Threshold Limit Values for Lifting the Facility has identified that this job may require the lifting of residents, equipment, or other objects. · Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of housekeeping areas, must perform regular inspections of resident rooms or units for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.

Purpose of Your Job PositionThe primary purpose of your position is to perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current, federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing our Facility, and may be directed by the Environmental Services Director and/or Administrator, to assure that our Facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.Delegation of AuthorityAs Housekeeper you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.Job FunctionEvery effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdministrative Functions· Ensure that work and cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.· Report all accidents and incidents to your supervisor no matter how minor they may be. (NOTE: Such occurrences must be reported on the shift in which they occur.)· Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.· Must adhere to all HIPAA requirements.Staff Development· Participate and assist in department meetings, studies, and projects, as directed.· Attend and participate in in-service educational classes, on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled or as directed.· Attend and participate in annual Facility in-service training programs as scheduled (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, Safety, etc.).Safety and Sanitation· Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.· Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.· Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects.· Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner.· Keep work assignment areas free of hazardous objects such as protruding mop/broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.· Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning. Refer to manufacturer’s instructions when necessary.· Follow established policies governing the use of labels and MSDSs.· Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor.· Ensure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing housekeeping procedures.· Participate in appropriate in-service training program prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals.· Report missing or improperly labeled containers of hazardous chemicals to your supervision.· Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials and/or hazardous wastes or chemicals.· Follow established hand-washing procedures.· Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.· Follow established policies governing the use or disposal of personal protective equipment and disposal of infectious wastes.· Coordinate routine and terminal isolation procedures with nursing service.Equipment and Supply Functions· Ensure that an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies to perform daily tasks is maintained in utility and janitorial closets.· Keep supervisor informed of supply needs.· Report burned out light bulbs, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, etc., to your supervisor as soon as practical.· Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested.· Clean work/supply carts, equipment, etc., as necessary or directed.· Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.Housekeeping Services· Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned.· Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.· Empty and sanitize ashtrays daily. (NOTE: Ashtrays must be emptied into appropriate metal containers with self-closing cover devices.)· Clean and polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating or cooling units, etc., in resident rooms, recreational areas, etc., daily as instructed.· Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures. Ensure that watermarks are removed from fixtures.· Clean windows and mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance or exit ways.· Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp or wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc. (NOTE: Ensure that appropriate caution and safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.)· Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.· Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.· Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper cleaning or disinfecting solutions.· Clean hallways, stairways, and elevators.· Turn in all found articles to your supervisor.Working Conditions· Works in all areas of the Facility.· Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies or personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.· Communicates with housekeeping personnel and other department personnel.· May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.· Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.Education· Not applicable.Experience· Not applicable. On-the-job training provided.Specific Requirements· Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism.· Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of housekeeping areas, must perform regular inspections of resident rooms or units for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.· Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing housekeeping practices. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds, liquids, disinfecting solutions, etc. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.Physical and Sensory Requirements(With or Without a Reasonable Accommodation)· Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.· Must possess sight and 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 meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of the Facility, which may include a medical and physical examination.· Based on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Guidelines for Nursing Homes Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders and the American Conference Governmental Industrial Hygienists' Threshold Limit Values for Lifting the Facility has identified that this job may require the lifting of residents, equipment, or other objects. Accordingly, this job may require a minimum of 5 pounds and a maximum of 35 pounds lifting, periodically and or as needed.

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