Rehabilitation Coordinator, Rehabilitation, Full Time, Day

Valley Health System•Blacksburg, VA

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: To ensure staff productivity and efficiency. To assist/facilitate and develop relationships/coordination between the agency and the customer, focusing on developing/building the rehab team and community awareness of the agency. To provide patient care as needed. Acts as a resource for the team and patients in problem solving. Assists in coordination of resources, team performance improvement activities and team member supervision. Ensures alignment with agency objectives, timely response to agency issues and resolution of problems. Assists in managing relationships with agency Administrator, Rehab Director, and other key staff to ensure effective customer relations. Assists in the enhancement of agency profitability through understanding and education of reimbursement issues. Functions within the context of the companys mission and objective of ensuring the quality rehabilitation needs of customers and patients. EDUCATION: Graduation from a school of physical therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association with a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy. National certification and state licenses as appropriate EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 2 years clinical experience in the field of physical therapy with 6 months in home care preferred. Knowledge of Medicare billing procedures and documentation compliance. SPECIAL SKILLS: Current and Valid New Jersey license as a Physical Therapist. Current BLS Certification. Keyboard Skills. Ability to perform work accurately and give attention to details. Ability to use effective critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to use effective time management to set priorities and perform job-related responsibilities. Ability to communicate and interact with the health-system, patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members. Ability to function competently in a changing work environment related to changing patient needs. Strong communication, interpersonal ability. Good customer and employee resolution skills. Ability to maximize contribution as a team. Availability of automobile during working hours with a valid driver's license and automobile insurance. Ability to travel to multi-sites in assigned territory on a regular basis as needed by the Agency.observations and other validation methods. 1.Current and valid CPR certification PREVIEW CERTIFICATION AND INIDICATE EXPIRATION DATE: 2.PATIENT CARE SKILLS Standard Precautions 3.COMPUTER SKILLS HCHB- Appropriate to Dept/Unit/Area 4.Communications equipment (i.e., fax machine, telephone, printer, copier, etc.) 5.Current and valid State Driver's License. Managed schedules, breaks, and time-off using appropriate time and attendance systems according to approved guidelines. (EE: Less than 4 forms submitted within a six month period). Job Location Kraft Center Shift Day (United States of America)

Requirements

Graduation from a school of physical therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association with a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
National certification and state licenses as appropriate
A minimum of 2 years clinical experience in the field of physical therapy with 6 months in home care preferred.
Knowledge of Medicare billing procedures and documentation compliance.
Current and Valid New Jersey license as a Physical Therapist.
Current BLS Certification.
Keyboard Skills.
Ability to perform work accurately and give attention to details.
Ability to use effective critical thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to use effective time management to set priorities and perform job-related responsibilities.
Ability to communicate and interact with the health-system, patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members.
Ability to function competently in a changing work environment related to changing patient needs.
Strong communication, interpersonal ability.
Good customer and employee resolution skills.
Ability to maximize contribution as a team.
Availability of automobile during working hours with a valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
Ability to travel to multi-sites in assigned territory on a regular basis as needed by the Agency.
Current and valid CPR certification
PATIENT CARE SKILLS Standard Precautions
COMPUTER SKILLS HCHB- Appropriate to Dept/Unit/Area
Communications equipment (i.e., fax machine, telephone, printer, copier, etc.)
Current and valid State Driver's License.
Managed schedules, breaks, and time-off using appropriate time and attendance systems according to approved guidelines.

Responsibilities

To ensure staff productivity and efficiency.
To assist/facilitate and develop relationships/coordination between the agency and the customer, focusing on developing/building the rehab team and community awareness of the agency.
To provide patient care as needed.
Acts as a resource for the team and patients in problem solving.
Assists in coordination of resources, team performance improvement activities and team member supervision.
Ensures alignment with agency objectives, timely response to agency issues and resolution of problems.
Assists in managing relationships with agency Administrator, Rehab Director, and other key staff to ensure effective customer relations.
Assists in the enhancement of agency profitability through understanding and education of reimbursement issues.
Functions within the context of the companys mission and objective of ensuring the quality rehabilitation needs of customers and patients.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities