Rehab Services Supervisor

Rehabilitation Services Supervisor

Are you a Rehabilitation Services Supervisor looking to work for an amazing organization by serving others and connecting with your co-workers?

Immanuel Pathways PACE® is seeking a Rehabilitation Services Supervisor to work at Pathways Central Iowa located at 7700 Hickman Road, Windsor Heights, IA 50324. Pay will be based upon experience, certifications, skills, and education.

Best in Class Benefits can be found at Immanuel:

• HEALTH: Medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• LIFE INSURANCE: Employer Paid Life Insurance
• TIME OFF: Paid Time Off - accruing from day one of employment, Floating Holidays, Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off per year
• RETIREMENT: 401K with employer match
• WELLNESS: Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program
• GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: Advancement opportunities (as appropriate) – we look to grow from within our organization, Education Assistance Program – we invest up to $5,250 per year for education assistance paid up front
• Plus many more benefits!

Job Duties & Skills Required

The overall purpose of this job is to manage the day-to-day operations of the Rehabilitation Department at the Immanuel Pathways Center including; Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy. Responsibilities include providing consultation to and monitoring the performance of the therapy staff. Oversees staff and ensure that all policies and procedures are followed as set forth by Immanuel Pathways. Collaborates with all Immanuel Pathways Centers to develop and implement best practice policies and procedures for the Rehab Department. This position provides clinical physical therapy or occupational evaluation and treatment for Immanuel Pathways program participants, on acute, restorative or maintenance levels as needed in the Participant Center, Nursing Home or in-home setting.

Key Areas

Key Responsibilities and Duties of the Job

60% Participant Care and Therapy

• Conducts an initial in-person comprehensive physical or occupational therapy assessment on all Immanuel Pathways participants upon enrollment and coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) on a Plan of Care for each participant.
• Conducts an in-person reassessment annually and as needed.
• Evaluates participant's needs, provides treatment, follows-up with participants during treatment, explaining precautions to take.
• Discusses condition and treatment plans and recommends solutions to participants care problems with Interdisciplinary Team.
• Evaluates charts and reports on participant's progress, documents physical or occupational therapy notes in the participant's medical record. Fulfills Immanuel Pathways charting and reporting requirements.
• Constructs or provides orthotic and adaptive equipment as needed.

• Assesses the need for adaptive Durable Medical Equipment (DME), specialized shoes and prosthesis followed by recommendations to Interdisciplinary Team. Receives authorization prior to purchases. Assesses all newly issued orthotic shoes, braces and prosthetics for appropriateness and proper fit.

• Conducts assessment and coordination of home modification program including installation of equipment and other changes to support independence and safety.
• Provides evaluation/treatment on acute, restorative and maintenance levels to participants.

• Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Maintains regular attendance at, and participates in team meetings; communicates participant changes, collaborates on plan of care decisions and coordination for twenty-four (24) hour care delivery.
• Assists as liaison with Immanuel Pathways nursing home and assisted living staff regarding physical or occupational therapy needs of participants who are their residents.
• Educates participants and family members in proper care and use of various supports and exercise programs and use of durable medical equipment at home.
• Trains family members, other caregivers and Immanuel Pathways staff in methods to maximize safety and functional abilities in performing Activity of Daily Living (ADL) skills.

15% Rehab Operations

• Recommends physical and occupational therapy policies and procedures concerning services provided.
• Assists with data collection and prepares reports. Maintains any necessary participant statistics.
• Manages all rehab operations including: rehab staffs case load, assessment schedule, navigation of DME/vendors and participant/caregiver education.
• Collaborates across centers on development of best practice policy and procedures.

10% Staff Management

• Provides orientation, initial and annual competencies, and evaluates performance of all rehab staff.
• Ensures that the job responsibilities, authorities and accountability of direct reports are defined and understood.
• Responsible for the hiring process of new or replacement staff.
• Ensures all rehab staff work within their scope of practice.
• Engages in team building. Coaches and mentors staff to function independently. Instructs and teaches staff as needed.
• Manages time and attendance for rehab staff under their supervision, including paid time off approval and record-keeping.
• Arrange for coverage for employees out sick or on vacation.
• Audits and reviews participant's charts, pertinent information and direct reports documentation.

10% Compliance

• Maintains quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection controls.
• Acts within the scope of his or her authority to practice.
• Maintains department in a clean and orderly manner. Keeps equipment in good working condition according to manufacturers recommendations.
• Follows all Immanuel Pathways policies and procedures, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines.
• Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of all company procedures, results and information about employees, participants and families.
• Implements Exposure Control Plan.
• Complies with Emergency Preparedness Plan.
• Uses proper lifting and push/pull techniques; uses gate belt assistance on participant transfers.
• Participates in and supports Quality Improvement Initiatives.
• Complies with state appropriate Home Health Licensure regulations for home care.

5% Other

• Performs other duties as required or requested.
• Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings.
• Maintains professional affiliations and any required certifications.

Skills & Requirements

Education-

• Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum approved by one of the following: the American Physical Therapy Association, the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association, or other equivalent organizations approved by the Secretary.
• Or Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association or other equivalent organizations approved by the Secretary and be eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Experience-

• Two (2) years of appropriate experience as an physical therapist or occupational therapist and have achieved a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service (does not apply with respect to persons initially licensed by a State or seeking initial qualification as an occupation therapist after December 31, 1977).

• One (1) year of experience working with the frail or elderly population required, or completion of job specific training related to working with the elderly population must be completed within the first six months of hire.

• One (1) year of management experience, preferably in a geriatric care setting required.

Other Requirements-

• Be legally authorized (currently licensed or if applicable, certified or registered) to practice the job's functions and actions in the respective state in which he/she is employed.
• Only act within the scope of his/her authority to practice in the respective state in which he/she is employed.

• Agree to abide by the philosophy, practices, and protocols of the PACE organization