Rehabilitation Technician - SNF - Full-Time

Introduction:

EncompassCare provides therapy in geriatric healthcare settings that produces measurable outcomes through therapy interventions to truly make a difference in someone's life. We treat each individual on the basis of his/her personal goals, medical conditions, and targeted discharge environment to create a personalized care plan to meet the needs of our residents and patients.

Position Summary:

Performs administrative duties as assigned by the therapy department and assists in the overall organization and cleanliness of the department.

EncompassCare believes each employee makes a significant contribution to the quality of life of our residents and the success of the organization. Employee contributions are not limited by assigned job responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline essential functions, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the employee to the responsibilities identified. It is EncompassCare's expectation that each individual will be flexible in offering their services to ensure the highest quality care to our residents.

Essential Functions:

• Because EncompassCare exists to care for our residents, regular attendance and punctuality are essential to provide quality care.
• Commitment to EncompassCare mission and values.
• Must be in good physical condition as the position requires the ability to stand on one's feet throughout the day, as well as, push, pull, move and/or lift repetitively a minimum of 10 pounds up to greater than 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to complete performance requirements independently while using good judgment as well as have the ability to harmoniously work with others.
• Leadership ability to take action and achieve results through others.
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.
• Ensures a safe environment and utilizes tools and equipment in a safe manner complying with all infection control, universal precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
• Reports all hazardous conditions including incidents, injuries, and equipment to supervisor/appropriate personnel immediately.
• Responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations.
• Adheres to all policies of the company, including job description, certification requirements, mission statement, HIPAA, confidentiality standards, and resident rights.
• Adapts to changes in responsibilities in a positive manner, is receptive to new ways of completing tasks, and is flexible in carrying out assignments.
• Communicates effectively and professionally while maintaining patient confidentiality when corresponding with patients, patients' family, and other healthcare professionals.
• Performs and conducts work responsibilities and interactions in an honest, ethical, and cooperative manner using effective judgment and decision making.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assists with treatment of residents according to the services by the state regulation.
• Assists with organizing therapy services, programs, and activities.
• Assists with transport of residents to and from the therapy department
• Assists DOR with completion with daily/monthly tracking forms which include by not limited to stand up, technical audit, screen tracking, physician signature tracking, etc.
• Completes filing of evaluations, progress reports, daily notes, discharge summaries, etc in resident's medical chart as well as ensuring that therapists have a copy.
• Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
• Assists with and participates in manual medical reviews as required.
• Maintains a current knowledge of law and regulations regarding rehabilitative services and consults with supervisor to ensure that all employment actions are in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Attends and participates in scheduled training, education classes and meetings as required.
• Maintains gym in appropriate working order to ensure cleanliness and to ensure that equipment is stored and placed in its appropriate place
• Assists with maintaining infection control in the therapy department through disinfecting equipment after patient use, removing towels/sheets after patient use, etc.
• Maintaining the documentation area of the therapy main office in a clean, neat and well filed area