Full-Time Rehabilitation Assistant

Functional Pathways is currently hiring at our newest location, Morning View Village, Maryville, TN, for a Full-time Rehab Assistant.

Blount Memorial Transitional Care Center (TCC) at Morning View Village in Maryville, TN, is a state-of-the-art healthcare facility situated in the picturesque foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Nestled in a serene and inviting environment, the center is surrounded by the natural beauty of East Tennessee, offering a tranquil backdrop for rehabilitation services. With close proximity to the renowned Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the scenic Chilhowee Lake, therapists at Blount Memorial TCC have the unique opportunity to work in a location that seamlessly combines therapeutic care with the calming influence of nature. Ideal for those seeking a fulfilling career, the facility is dedicated to providing compassionate rehabilitation services, fostering a collaborative team environment, and offering therapists the chance to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of the community.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Job Summary: Performs a wide range of administrative, tech and office support activities for the department and/or managers and supervisors to facilitate the efficient operation of the organization. Provides office services by implementing administrative systems, procedures, and policies, and monitoring administrative projects and assisting with tech related duties.   

Responsibilities/Requirements: 

Education and Licensure: 

• High school education with other applicable training and experience preferred.  

Clinical Experience: 

• Prior experience as a clerical assistant or support tech in a medical related field is preferred. Computer knowledge and experience is required.  

Knowledge and Skills: 

• Documentation retrieval and filing  

• Data entry  

• Equipment/Device/Rehab Department cleaning and maintenance  

• Scheduling  

• Answer, screen and transfer inbound phone calls.  

• Receive and direct visitors, patients, families, and clients.  

• General clerical duties including photocopying, fax, and mailing.  

• Prepare and modify documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memos, meeting minutes and emails.  

• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for managers or supervisors  

• Prepare agendas/forms/reports for meetings and prepare schedules for therapists.  

• Record, compile, transcribe and distribute minutes of meetings.  

• Maintain office supply inventories through appropriate ordering system.  

• Coordinate maintenance of office equipment (as approved by manager)  

• Knowledge of the PPS billing system and maintenance of daily minutes, RUG scores, and daily billing charges  

• Knowledge of HIPAA laws and facility guidelines  

• Professional interaction with families regarding therapy services  

• Performs tasks of manager in cases of emergency/illness/lack of manager  

• Performs all other clerical, administrative and tech duties as required and prioritizes assigned work to accomplish tasks efficiently and effectively.  

• Adheres to and follows the values of Functional Pathways.  

• Patient transport, equipment cleaning, and other duties as assigned by management, patient set-up for therapists, assistance in treatment as allowed by governing state practice act, etc.  

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to stand, sit, and move around for extended periods to evaluate and treat patients. 

• Physical strength and dexterity to facilitate therapeutic activities, assist with transfers, and use equipment. 

• Capacity to lift and position patients as needed during therapy sessions. 

• Potential exposure to infectious diseases and human waste products.      

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on an electronic device.