Rehabilitation Tech and Inpatient Scheduler for Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation

Major Responsibilities: Assists in the delivery of patient care:
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Assists in the maintenance of a clean, tidy and safe treatment area environments by assisting with daily tasks of cleaning, tidying up and checking of equipment/temperature logs.
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Notifies appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions and follows through with appropriate repair procedures.
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Follows appropriate safety and infection control measures pertaining to patient care, equipment and the general working environment. Promptly reports any problems to immediate supervisor.
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Communicates with patients, team members and other professionals for the purpose of sharing information that will assist in achieving optimum care for the patient.
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Assist with direct patient care related activities and assists a licensed physical, occupational or speech therapist following demonstration of competency in each area, including preparation of: a. Hot pack treatments b. Cold pack treatments c.Exercise program materials d. Activity program materials e. Functional mobility training materials f. Activities of daily living materials g.Prepares items related to splint fabrication and braces. Establishes effective rapport with patients of all ages.

Assists licensed therapists in providing group therapy services in PT, OT and/or ST. Transport and Transfer of Patients
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Routinely check the patient Armband for name and date of birth to verify correct patient.
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Ensures the patient is transported from the nursing unit to therapy with all necessary items (i.e. oxygen, gait belt, bracing).
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Ensures the privacy of the patient during transport-keeping voice to a low volume, limited conversation in public places about patient condition, etc.
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Communicates with nursing staff regarding medical status of each patient prior to performing or assisting with transfers and communicates any changes to the therapist.
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Accompanies the patient at all times and does not leave the patient until they are handed off to another associate.
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Communicates potential patient problems, observations of change in patient behavior and patient needs to the therapist or other health care provider. Consistently offers to make the patient comfortable as possible by offering blankets, pillows, reading materials, etc.
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Informs therapist of delays/cancelations and the reason.
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Demonstrates safe body mechanics during functional mobility tasks (i.e. bed mobility, transfers) under the supervision of a licensed clinician and/or designated healthcare provider. Following demonstration of transfer training competency, responsible to perform transfers without assistance or supervision for minimal to independent patients and assists other healthcare providers with moderate to dependent level patients. Maintenance of inpatient schedules utilizing hospital and computer software
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Compares and verifies provided patient information with system patient information.

Identifies whether the patient is new to our service or if orders are additional.
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Communicates with therapist in a timely manner, to facilitate patient discharge, social work, nursing and physician needs.
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Informs Rehab Unit Team Leaders or designee of new admissions and resume orders.
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Distributes new patients to therapists according to established criteria.
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Coordinates patient schedules around known tests, procedures, family training, home visits, requests of other healthcare providers and patient needs.
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Schedules special services (i.e. interpreters, sign language) when appropriate.
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Reassigns and prioritizes patients due to staff shortages/absenteeism.
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Tracks therapy minutes provided. Keeps team leaders and manger abreast of patients not meeting CMS requirements. Performance of patient reception services in support of department activities:
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Greets, acknowledges and assists patients and family members in a professional and welcoming manner. Appropriately converses with patients during transport (i.e.AIDET).
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Answers phones, takes messages and/or redirects calls appropriately.
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Assures patient and patient family members' confidential information is handled according to established guidelines, policies and procedures.
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Promotes increased utilization of services by maintaining customer focused behavior and responses.
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Assist in contacting and rescheduling patients in the case of a therapist call in or change of schedule. Contribute to a harmonious work environment and positive guest relations:
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Fosters positive communications between all members of the department team.
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Demonstrates knowledge of proper telephone function and proper telephone etiquette.
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Acknowledges and respond to all internal and external customers who access the department.
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Coordinates incoming and outgoing calls including recording and reporting of pages and messages.
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Participates in Performance Improvement through monitoring indicators as assigned and attend department meetings and appropriate inservice education.
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Complies with organization and department…