What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cognitive Educator PT, Day position at 250 Prisma Health-Midlands?
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary To conduct cognitive assessments for all children on the inpatient rehabilitation unit to include teens and children with traumatic or acquired brain injuries, multi-trauma, spinal cord injury or other new decline in function; coordinate care with multidisciplinary team to aid in patient's return to school setting. Accountabilities Constructs and administers appropriate assessments of learning, dependent on the severity of injury, to identify learning and cognitive challenges of assigned students. Communicates on a regular basis with hospital multidisciplinary team as well as parents and schools to report daily progress in school work and behavior through reports, charting, phone calls and conferences in an effort to optimize return to school. Meets with all appropriate school-aged children/teens on the inpatient unit daily to facilitate cognitive goals, assist with school work recovery or relearn academic skills to maximize transition back to school upon discharge. Establishes and maintains rules/procedures and budget for the program. Develops and administers a TBI (traumatic brain injury) Education Program to bridge educator gaps in TBI knowledge. Supervisory/Management Responsibility This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field is required. Master's Degree in Special Education is preferred 3 years classroom experience; 1 year experience teaching children with cognitive impairments Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses Teacher certification for the State of SC Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location 7 Medical Park Rd Richland Facility 1510 Richland Hospital Department 15106522 Special Project-Childrens Hosp Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.