Rehab Services Coordinator

Summary

This position is responsible for the maintaining the daily operation of the designated Rehabilitation Services department(s) with responsibility for program planning and budget. Provide patient care within scope of practice for designated discipline. Clinical activities of this position are patient focused and utilize assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with physical therapy standards, physician orders, and governing policies and procedures.

This position delegates responsibility to clinical and ancillary staff as appropriate.

(85%)* If a PT/OT or ST = Evaluates the patient's function by performing formal/informal testing measures specific to discipline scope of practice. Develops a goal specific treatment regime based on assessment data and the patient's tolerance to carry-out the treatment plan as prescribed within scope of practice. Within scope of practice: submits a written treatment regime to be included as part of the plan of treatment authorized by and coordinated with the physician, updates plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient status, co-signs verbal orders received by physical therapist assistant or certified occupational therapist assistant as necessary.

Devises a schedule of treatment, which is frequency and duration specific to be discussed with patient/family/caregiver and coordinated with clinical support staff within scope of practice.

(10%)* Maintains positive rapport with physicians, insurance carriers, universities, local community members such as businesses and service organizations, and others to promote My Michigan's rehabilitation services and build positive relationships.

(5%)* Markets My Michigan rehabilitation services to physicians, affiliates, other healthcare providers, businesses and educational institutions and patients using quality management techniques.

OTHER

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Educates patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding pathology or condition, patient alternatives, prognosis, and rationale for treatment through forms of rest, exercise, modalities, and other indicated interventions.

Provides supervision for clinical and ancillary staff including delegated patient care within scope of practice.

Recommends adaptive/supportive equipment based on assessment; contacts appropriate representative and/or supplier to place order and assists in securing equipment for patient.

Coordinates on-going process improvement for department(s).

Schedules clinical and ancillary staff as needed to ensure appropriate staffing for patient care needs.

Orders supplies and equipment as needed.

Completion of UKG for all staff including adjustments to pay management correction as needed.

Provide monthly summary reports to manager/director updating activity from departments. Completes patient/visitor variance reports, employee incident reports, and sick call reporting.

Attends and facilitates appropriate meetings with healthcare system.

Performs other duties as assigned.

My Michigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by My Michigan Health.

Credential: BLS:
Basic Life Support

Equivalent

Experience:

Within 1 month of hire or transfer

Qualification Source: AHA

Credential: REHABLICEN:
Rehab Services Licensure

Equivalent

Experience:

OT, PT, or PTA licensure accepted.

Qualification Source:

Education: Bachelors Degree

Equivalent

Experience:

Education Specialization: Physical Therapy

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND

SKILLS:

For Physical Therapist (PT):
Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

For Occupational Therapist (OT):
Completion of Bachelor of Science or Masters of Science in OT.

For Speech Language Pathologist (ST):
Completion of Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university and have received certificate of Clinical Competence.

Clinical experience in the field of physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy; policies and procedures as normally acquired through two (2) years clinical experience working in a Medical Center or similar setting. Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques in area of expertise per state and or/professional association requirements.

State of Michigan License/Registration/Certification required per designated discipline.

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