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The Skilled Rehab team at Good Samaritan Algona and Forest City seeks to hire a Therapist or Assistant to join our team. The position is full time, 40 hours per week, M-F (weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible), covering the Skilled Nursing Facilities (Algona, Forest City, and remotely for West Union and Waukon). Site visits to Waukon and West Union monthly or as needed. Currently, we treat the following conditions: orthopedic, weakness, balance/falls/gait, cervical/back pain, general deconditioning, and other various conditions. We are transitioning these locations to an in-house therapy model from contract use. We are looking to hire a candidate who can complement our team. We have amazing qualities with being in-house including:Summary
Supervises a therapy services department; develops and implements overall therapy policies, procedures, services and programs. Develops and implements overall designated therapy setting’s rehabilitation policies and procedures and treatment protocols consistent with the health care facility's vision, mission and strategic plan.Job Description
Supervises and expands health rehabilitation teams and programs to ensure efficient and effective operations in the rehabilitation services department. Participates in the measurement, assessment and improvement of rehabilitation services and programs to produce quality patient/resident care with optimal patient/resident outcomes. Provides input for the annual operating and capital expenditure budgets for the rehabilitation services department. Assists and encourages in the contribution of strategic planning, day-to-day operations and attainment of the strategic initiatives of the organization. Provides day-to-day work guidance for a team or work group often in a shift and/or in the completion of tactical processes. Uses a combination of knowledge and experience to provide technical direction. Performs staff work in their area of expertise along with providing formal leadership and provide patient/resident care to meet department needs. Accountable for expense management and team financial/quality/service/ efficiency targets. Aware of budget targets and team's impact to achievement of financial goals. Has discretion over limited expenditures for the work unit. Plans, organizes and delivers specialized therapy programs that help clients/patients/residents recover and improve their mobility, relieve pain, and increase strength. Conducts examinations, evaluations, and interventions patients/residents who are affected by injury or disease. Utilizes tools and techniques to administer therapy interventions following safeguards. Documents client's/patient's/resident's information for evaluation; establishes therapeutic plans and modifies them if necessary. Educates clients/patients/residents and their family members about treatment plans/schedules and self-exercises to be continued at home. Knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients/patients/residents. Demonstrates and incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents. May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders. Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements. Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization.
Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice.
When applicable, may require valid driver's license.
Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.
Qualifications
Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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