Cognitive Rehabilitation Specialist II (Full-Time) Jefferson Moss-Magee

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

9d

About The Position

The Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist II is responsible for evaluation and treatment of Home Community Re-entry (HCR) patients in the clinic and community setting, delivery of cognitive therapy sessions, clinical case management, coordination of the rehabilitation plan, and discharge planning. Primary responsibilities also include: mentorship, supervision of students, and advanced knowledge of the acquisition, application, adaptation, generalization, and maintenance of cognitive skills. The Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist is an integral healthcare provider accountable for assisting the patient with achieving their highest level of physical and cognitive function and works in conjunction with other health care professions to coordinate care. The Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist will uphold the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in allied health field
• OR PA state licensure/certification in allied health field AND
• Experience: 7 years of current clinical practice required.
• Meets all criterial for level I for 3 years
• CPR/BLS though AHA required.
• ACBIS required after 1 year

Responsibilities

• Provides direction to clinical treatment team for comprehensive client care
• Provide evaluations, treatment planning, treatment interventions and discharge planning for a full patient caseload in the HCR outpatient setting.
• Provides all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full patient caseload, including documentation, billing, scheduling, etc.
• Demonstrates appropriate communication, professionalism and complies with all hospital and network policies
• Develops and implements individual and group activities that meet the needs and interests of the HCR patients, with focus on promoting social interaction, activity pattern development, cultural awareness and provides ongoing brain injury education from a cognitive/behavioral perspective to individuals and families living with brain injury
• Participates in education and teaching commensurate with clinical level.
• Plans, organizes, and delivers treatment programs that help patients recover and rehabilitate.
• Utilizes tools and techniques to administer safe therapeutic interventions and trainings, for patients and families.
• Records and documents patients' current status and progress information for: evaluation, all therapeutic interventions including daily therapy sessions, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Completes clinical ladder requirements commensurate with Level 3.
• Completes specialized program specific assessments, evaluations, and feedback.
• Participates in student education and supervision for part-time and/or full-time students.
• Provides mentorship and assists with new staff orientation and competency.
• Shares clinical expertise through educational forums internally and externally.
• Supports supervisor/manager with ongoing clinical and programmatic initiatives including leadership responsibilities.
• Supports supervisor/manager with ongoing clinical and departmental operations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees