Avante At Lake Worth
– SUPERVISOR : Therapy Program Manager/Supervising Therapist DEPARTMENT: Rehabilitation Purpose: To assist licensed staff by performing a variety of functions in the Rehabilitation Department under the direction and supervision of the Licensed Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant, the Registered Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Assistant and the Speech-Language Pathologist to ensure that quality care is being provided to each resident.
Qualifications: Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
Must be able to relate information concerning a residents condition.
Ability to understand instruction and execute assigned tasks.
Ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve problems and work with a variety of variables and to interpret instruction presented in various forms.
Software knowledge
– Outlook, Excel, Word etc.
Essential Job Functions: Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Administrative Functions Performs department secretarial functions as directed.
Assists with computerized billing, billing documentation processes, and clinical documentation processes, as requested.
Adheres to department procedures regarding documentation of services.
Use the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before administering treatments, etc., as necessary.
Report all changes in the residents condition to Rehab personnel as soon as practical.
Confers formerly and informally with other team members in coordinating the administrative functions of patient care.
Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur.
Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facilitys information system.
Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Functions Greet residents and escort them to Rehab room or to the receiving area.
Transports residents to and from the Rehabilitation department for scheduled treatments in a timely and safe manner as requested.
Assist with loading/unloading residents from vehicles as necessary.
Rehab Care Functions Assists with resident treatments assigned by the licensed therapist (e.g.
exercise routines, tilt table activities, group therapy, ambulation skills, skills related to activities of daily living (ADLs), and application of treatment modalities).
Prepares residents for treatment as instructed by supervising therapist.
Reports changes in tolerance or medical status prior to each treatment to the supervising therapist.
Maintains open communication with supervising therapist regarding the residents requests, needs, and responses to treatment Maintains department in a neat, clean, orderly, and safe manner.
Cleaning of gym equipment daily and durable medical equipment as needed.
Reporting to the supervising therapist any needs for repair.
Assisting in inventory of equipment and supplies.
Other maintenance duties, as requested.
Assist with setting up treatment areas by: Distributing linen to the appropriate areas.
Preparing treatment mats and beds.
Organizing equipment and materials within treatment areas.
Preparing the hydrotherapy area for treatment.
Other preparation, as requested.