Resource Coordinator Rehabilitations Services-Pediatrics Clinical PT OT SLP Full-time

Posted on Sep 28, 2024 by Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Winfield, IL
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Job Description

The Resource Coordinator, Rehabilitation Services reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Develops and administers physical therapy or occupational therapy evaluations and treatment plans for patients by providing assessments and selecting appropriate techniques and therapies to restore function and prevent disability

Assumes managerial responsibilities in the absence of the manager or director

Responsibilities:

Performs all functions of a staff physical therapist or staff occupational therapist within all patient care service lines: neuroscience, orthopedics, general medicine, surgery, oncology, cardiac.  See job class #7522 and # 0756

Provides orientation, technical/clinical direction, and guidance to staff upon hire and on an ongoing basis to ensure standards of high quality are achieved and maintained in patient care delivery and compliance with policies and procedures

Assists manager in completing Performance Management Process (PMP) on staff therapists and support staff

Encourages teamwork and effective and timely verbal, written and electronic communication with rehab staff, hospital personnel and medical staff to promote the philosophy and objectives of the Hospital and Department

Develop and coordinate staff patient care assignments and proactively monitor daily operations to optimize coverage and direct resources to respond to demand and improve throughput

Assist manager with charge editing reports, billing errors, and claim audits. Assist manager with standardized functional reporting. Assist manager to monitor revenue, expense, volume, and productivity to manage to budget.

Develops and implements programs such as patient education and treatment guidelines to provide current, innovative therapeutic interventions and evidenced based patient care.

Facilitates effective relationships with all hospital personnel and medical staff.  Develops good communication channels and excellent follow-through of issues to ensure high quality standards and timely delivery of care

In absence of the manager, effectively assume his/her responsibilities to carry through the operations of the department

Administration of Work

Provides direct patient care for an estimated 50% of hours worked; see direct patient care responsibilities listed in job description #7522 and #0756

Contributes to research projects and program development by designing guidelines, gathering data, and producing reports

Identify quality management monitors and facilitate the ongoing collection of data to support improved clinical, and operational outcomes

Designs and presents in service programs to department, hospital staff, community, and business

Leadership/ Supervisory Skills

Develop and implement new programs to support new and/or expanding clinical services and department operations

Reviews and revises existing programs and service manuals

Identifies strengths and weaknesses of employees to properly assess employee growth and need for training/education throughout the year.

Teaches specific clinical skills to staff/students and serves as a mentor

Assists manager in the hiring process

Monitors/develops/evaluates competency program

Attends a minimum of one continuing education course and nine grand rounds per year

Presents a minimum of one in service per year to the staff

Pursues external lecture opportunities

Completes special projects – as assigned

Acts as a resource coordinator for approximately 20- 35 therapists or therapy assistants

Communications/Relationships

Maintains/promotes open communication with internal and external contacts

Serves on assigned departmental and hospital committees

Keeps manager abreast of all activities occurring within the department

Serves as a liaison between the Department of Rehabilitation Services, Patient Care Service Lines, and the medical staff to promote consistently high quality and delivery of patient care and/or expansion of the referral base

Organizational Expectations

Adheres to the NMH and departmental policies and procedures 

Adheres to the Code of Ethics, Customer Service Standards and the Patients First Mission as demonstrated through positive patient/guest relations, positive and effective interactions with staff

Support, effectively communicate and implement hospital initiatives

Work Environment

The work involves potential risks which require use of safety precautions, use of safe practices with patients (including standard precautions), avoidance of trips and falls, use of body mechanics, and observation of fire and safety regulations. It is the responsibility of the employee to be familiar with and compliant with these procedures.

The work also involves the use of safe practices with office equipment.

Physical/Visual/Mental Qualifications of the Position

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions.  Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable the individual with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Provide clear and effective communication to physicians, patients, families, guests, and other members of the health care team

Respond to emergency signals and indicators

Push/pull patients in wheelchairs/carts (100-300 lbs.) for short distances

Push/pull supplies and equipment weighing up to 100 lbs.

Lift patients up to 80 lbs. or with assistance up to 200 lbs.

Visually assess and monitor patient’s efforts at mobility

Observe and comprehend written format in a medical chart

Provide physical assistance to patients during mobility training

Determine patient’s verbal and nonverbal responses during evaluation and treatment activities

Display concentration and attention span for brief and extended periods of time (up to 90 minutes) to perform tasks including patient evaluations, treatments, discharge planning and continuing education instruction)

Commute between office space and patient treatment locations

Reference: 202631631

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Resource Coordinator Rehabilitations Services-Pediatrics Clinical PT OT SLP Full-time

Posted on Sep 28, 2024 by Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Winfield, IL
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Job Description

The Resource Coordinator, Rehabilitation Services reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Develops and administers physical therapy or occupational therapy evaluations and treatment plans for patients by providing assessments and selecting appropriate techniques and therapies to restore function and prevent disability

Assumes managerial responsibilities in the absence of the manager or director

Responsibilities:

Performs all functions of a staff physical therapist or staff occupational therapist within all patient care service lines: neuroscience, orthopedics, general medicine, surgery, oncology, cardiac.  See job class #7522 and # 0756

Provides orientation, technical/clinical direction, and guidance to staff upon hire and on an ongoing basis to ensure standards of high quality are achieved and maintained in patient care delivery and compliance with policies and procedures

Assists manager in completing Performance Management Process (PMP) on staff therapists and support staff

Encourages teamwork and effective and timely verbal, written and electronic communication with rehab staff, hospital personnel and medical staff to promote the philosophy and objectives of the Hospital and Department

Develop and coordinate staff patient care assignments and proactively monitor daily operations to optimize coverage and direct resources to respond to demand and improve throughput

Assist manager with charge editing reports, billing errors, and claim audits. Assist manager with standardized functional reporting. Assist manager to monitor revenue, expense, volume, and productivity to manage to budget.

Develops and implements programs such as patient education and treatment guidelines to provide current, innovative therapeutic interventions and evidenced based patient care.

Facilitates effective relationships with all hospital personnel and medical staff.  Develops good communication channels and excellent follow-through of issues to ensure high quality standards and timely delivery of care

In absence of the manager, effectively assume his/her responsibilities to carry through the operations of the department

Administration of Work

Provides direct patient care for an estimated 50% of hours worked; see direct patient care responsibilities listed in job description #7522 and #0756

Contributes to research projects and program development by designing guidelines, gathering data, and producing reports

Identify quality management monitors and facilitate the ongoing collection of data to support improved clinical, and operational outcomes

Designs and presents in service programs to department, hospital staff, community, and business

Leadership/ Supervisory Skills

Develop and implement new programs to support new and/or expanding clinical services and department operations

Reviews and revises existing programs and service manuals

Identifies strengths and weaknesses of employees to properly assess employee growth and need for training/education throughout the year.

Teaches specific clinical skills to staff/students and serves as a mentor

Assists manager in the hiring process

Monitors/develops/evaluates competency program

Attends a minimum of one continuing education course and nine grand rounds per year

Presents a minimum of one in service per year to the staff

Pursues external lecture opportunities

Completes special projects – as assigned

Acts as a resource coordinator for approximately 20- 35 therapists or therapy assistants

Communications/Relationships

Maintains/promotes open communication with internal and external contacts

Serves on assigned departmental and hospital committees

Keeps manager abreast of all activities occurring within the department

Serves as a liaison between the Department of Rehabilitation Services, Patient Care Service Lines, and the medical staff to promote consistently high quality and delivery of patient care and/or expansion of the referral base

Organizational Expectations

Adheres to the NMH and departmental policies and procedures 

Adheres to the Code of Ethics, Customer Service Standards and the Patients First Mission as demonstrated through positive patient/guest relations, positive and effective interactions with staff

Support, effectively communicate and implement hospital initiatives

Work Environment

The work involves potential risks which require use of safety precautions, use of safe practices with patients (including standard precautions), avoidance of trips and falls, use of body mechanics, and observation of fire and safety regulations. It is the responsibility of the employee to be familiar with and compliant with these procedures.

The work also involves the use of safe practices with office equipment.

Physical/Visual/Mental Qualifications of the Position

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions.  Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable the individual with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Provide clear and effective communication to physicians, patients, families, guests, and other members of the health care team

Respond to emergency signals and indicators

Push/pull patients in wheelchairs/carts (100-300 lbs.) for short distances

Push/pull supplies and equipment weighing up to 100 lbs.

Lift patients up to 80 lbs. or with assistance up to 200 lbs.

Visually assess and monitor patient’s efforts at mobility

Observe and comprehend written format in a medical chart

Provide physical assistance to patients during mobility training

Determine patient’s verbal and nonverbal responses during evaluation and treatment activities

Display concentration and attention span for brief and extended periods of time (up to 90 minutes) to perform tasks including patient evaluations, treatments, discharge planning and continuing education instruction)

Commute between office space and patient treatment locations

Reference: 202631631

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