RIVERCREST

General Purpose The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis. Essential Duties • Evaluate residents to determine physical therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies. • Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence. • Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides. • Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and resident related activities, following state practice act. • Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning. • Participates in...

• Directly supervises and guides all therapy personnel, in an assigned facility which would include licensed, registered, certified therapists, assistants, aides and students. • Daily scheduling for the department staff to meet the needs of the facility. • Provides direct care and works with supervisor to determine appropriate caseload in tandem with management responsibilities. • Assures that the rehabilitation needs of the residents are met. • Periodic review of the therapy services offered and updated to meet the changing environment. • Adherence to all regulatory standards as they pertain to the delivery of rehabilitation services. • Ensures that all clinical documentation is complete, timely, and accurately reflects the services provided. • Conducts periodic department documentation review. • Coordinates denials management activities of the department to ensure that claims are timely and/or appeals timely and in accordance with company procedure. • Meets and or exceeds the...

General Purpose To assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care under the supervision of licensed therapists. Essential Duties • Implements and executes an established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. • Communicates with patient, families, referring physicians, and other members of the team. • Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements. • Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional association. • Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements. • Supports and participates in department operations and development. • Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis. • Prepares and submits patient charges accurately to provide appropriate billing information. • Meets or exceeds the...

General Purpose The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis. Essential Duties • Evaluate residents to determine physical therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies. • Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence. • Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides. • Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and resident related activities, following state practice act. • Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning. • Participates in...

The primary responsibility of your job position is to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility during your tour of duty. Such supervision must be accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the facility and may be required by the Director of Nursing (DON)and or/Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) when applicable, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Administrative Functions • Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules,...

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Administrative Functions Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility. Periodically review the department's policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc. Make recommendations for revisions. Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shifts' services, programs, and activities. Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and...

General Purpose The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Therapist with patient related activities and direct patient care. Essential Duties • Treat patients as directed by Physical Therapist. • Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per PT Board. • Assist in maintaining department. • Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences, as needed. • Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area. • Treat patients per the physician treatment plan. • Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides. • Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans. • Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility. • Record treatment changes per policy and procedures. • Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services. • Report any problems with...

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Administrative Functions Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility. Periodically review the department's policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc. Make recommendations for revisions. Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shifts' services, programs, and activities. Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and...

Ensure that maintenance schedules are followed as outlined for respective shift or area. Develop and maintain written maintenance policies and procedures. Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Maintenance Department, its programs and activities. Coordinate maintenance services and activities with other related departments (i.e., Dietary, Nursing, Activities, etc.). Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the Maintenance Department. Assist the Infection Control Coordinator in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and job related maintenance functions to ensure that tasks involving the potential exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified and recorded. Inspect storage rooms, workrooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control. Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed. Review and develop a plan of...

General Purpose Define the rolls and responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). Assists the Director of Nursing in directing activities of licensed and non-licensed personnel whom provide health care and nursing services to residents on a 24-hour, 7day per week basis. Essential Duties Assists the DON in planning, developing and supervising the activities of the nursing staff. Assists in the development and implementation of nursing services, objectives, policies and procedures. Works with the DON to recruit, hire and train nursing staff. Assists DON with employee appraisals, and resolving problems including disciplinary action. Acts as the back-up for the DON, RN and LVN staff. May be required to provide direct resident care as needed. Oversees clinical operations, including making daily rounds and monitoring resident conditions. Responsible for ensuring resident safety, and ensuring residents are treated with the utmost respect. Liaison between...

General Purpose The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Therapist with patient related activities and direct patient care. Essential Duties • Treat patients as directed by Physical Therapist. • Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per PT Board. • Assist in maintaining department. • Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences, as needed. • Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area. • Treat patients per the physician treatment plan. • Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides. • Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans. • Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility. • Record treatment changes per policy and procedures. • Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services. • Report any problems with department equipment so...