What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Inpatient Rehab position at UNC Health Appalachian?
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Position Summary
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The Inpatient Rehabilitation Manager is responsible for the oversight of daily operations of Rehabilitation Departments. Oversees daily coordination/management of human resources and supplies to meet patient need, ensures the provision of quality services by thorough oversight of compliance, safety, process/delivery, and targeted improvement initiatives.
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The Inpatient Rehabilitation Manager’s decisions and actions with patients and families are determined in an ethical manner practicing compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and unique attributes of each person. Effectively communicates with patients/families, visitors, colleagues, physicians, leadership, and volunteers. All areas of practice and care delivery are monitored to achieve and maintain top decile results and outcomes for patient experience, quality, and patient safety. The Inpatient Rehabilitation Manager follows and adheres to ARHS policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and standards of behavior.
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The Inpatient Rehabilitation Manager demonstrates the ARHS Mission, Vision, and Values in action and approaches work in a way that reflects a bias for action, efficiency, and personal accountability. The Inpatient Rehabilitation Manager demonstrates professional conduct, effective communication, and effective delegation of tasks. Effectively and professionally manages working relationships with coworkers, physicians, and all ARHS team members in a way that promotes a healthy work environment. Performs duties under general supervision. Always assists coworkers, patients, families, and visitors regardless of the patient assignment, so long as the assistance is in-line with their scope.
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Position Qualifications
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Minimum Education
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Bachelor of Science degree in Physical or Occupational Therapy from an APTA/AOTA accredited Therapy Program required
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Master Degree of Science in Physical or Occupational Therapy from an APTA/AOTA accredited Therapy Program preferred
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Experience
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5 years of clinical experience required
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2 years of successful managerial/leadership experience preferred
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Required Registration/License/Certification
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Licensed in the state of North Carolina as a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist
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Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public, patients, family, staff, and physician and acts within the chain of command, utilizing positive verbal and non-verbal skills
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Competent in delivering safe and effective patient care within legal limits of license and certifications and hospital policies and procedures
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Knowledge of the continuum of care provided in the patient care department
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Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service to patients, family, staff, and physicians
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Physical Demands
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Lifts, positions, pushes, pulls, and/or transfers up to and greater than 30 pounds
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Manual dexterity and mobility
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Prolonged, extensive or considerable sitting/standing/walking
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Bending, squatting, twisting, and turning
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Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less
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Working Conditions
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Infrequently exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases
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Infrequently exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment, odorous chemicals and specimens, and unpleasant elements (accident, injury, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces), etc.
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Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays) and emergencies
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Continuous sitting, standing and walking long periods = to or greater than > 8 hours per shift
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Speaking, reading, and writing, expanded > 8 hours per day
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Exposed to vibration and cramped spaces > 1-hour day
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Infrequently per shift: lifts, carries, pushes, and/or pulls > 30 lbs.
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Infrequently per hour: bends, squats, kneels, twists, turns, and reaches
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Frequently per minute: hand, finger, and wrist repetition and moderate dexterity
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Frequently per hour: exposed to soft voices > 3 feet away
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Frequently per hour: exposed to close eye work
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Infrequently per shift: may be exposed to ionizing/nonionizing radiation exposure, including x-ray and microwave
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