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Waycross Health & Rehab– a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversees the daily operations of the facility Rehab department, provides clinical case management oversight and attends facility meeting as indicated • Provides direct patient care and additional support duties as indicated. • Responsible for scheduling patient care according to the patient Plan Of Care established by the Therapists • Collaborates with the Division Rehab coordinator to schedule appropriate rehab staffing to meet the patients clinical needs. • Contributes to a positive work team by sharing information, using problem-solving methods and accepting new ideas, criticism or advice from others. • Provides ongoing collaboration with the skilled nursing facility interdisciplinary clinical team to facilitate effective and efficient clinical case management. • Assists with the Insurance denial process and medical records requests. • Supports activities as introduced by skilled nursing facility and Rehabilitation Services. • Demonstrates superior customer service through courtesy, consistent follow-up and positive communication. • Utilizes continuing education assistance to achieve targeted quality improvements. • Maintains state of the art body of knowledge in areas of clinical expertise through seminars, professional journals, and peers. • Effectively demonstrates safe working practices. • Reports for scheduled work periods on time. • Performs other related duties and responsibilities that may become necessary or as directed by the immediate supervisor. • Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication. • Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System. • Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Able to clinical and operational duties in accordance with Rehabilitation Services’ guidelines and operational processes • Able to demonstrate Rehabilitation Services’ inter-disciplinary approach to patient care to facilitate effective and efficient clinical case management utilizing evidenced based clinical practice. • Able to complete clear and accurate documentation in accordance with Rehabilitation Services, regulatory, licensing, payor and accrediting requirements. • Assists in recruiting, hiring, training and supervision of a team that shall reflect Rehabilitation Services commitment to outstanding patient care including but not limited to performance reviews, corrective action, etc.,.
• Able to aid in building / maintaining Rehabilitation Services’ reputation by contributing as a professional member of staff while upholding the Organization’s Core values
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• At minimum, possess an Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy • Possess a current, unencumbered, license to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of Georgia. • Prefer two (2) years experience in a skilled nursing facility rehabilitation environment, or equivalent.
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