Rehabilitation Coordinator

Description

Job Summary:  Rehabilitation Services is a multidiscipline team comprised of Cardiac Rehab (CR), Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), and Speech Therapy (ST) with collaboration and assistance from the Patient Access Department. The role of the Rehabilitation Coordinator involves working closely with the leaders of these departments to deliver top-tier community services. This position entails supervising daily clinic operations, coordinating activities among office and therapy staff, creating work schedules, and maintaining an optimal workflow.

The Rehabilitation Coordinator is responsible for various crucial tasks, including participating in annual reviews, assistance with hiring processes, assisting and scheduling performance improvement plans including community partnerships and maintaining positive relationships with referral sources. Makes recommendations for policies and procedures and quality initiatives for the rehab departments. Effective communication is vital, as the coordinator keeps all rehabilitation staff informed about progress and potential challenges.

Efficiency and time management is another key aspect, involving the oversight and evaluation of patient throughput for multiple disciplines, setting, and locations. Furthermore, the coordinator role extends to the preparation of essential reports for the hospital, including Finance, Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI), and Human Resources. These measures align with both regulatory and hospital guidelines.

Maintaining seamless communication across various rehab service lines and locations is paramount, to maintain cohesion and effectiveness of the entire rehabilitation department.

Qualifications

Regulatory & Educational Requirements:

• Highschool Diploma or GED; College education Associates or Bachelor preferred.
• Minimum 1 year management/supervisory experience; preferably in a medical setting.
• Good knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, third party payers.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA and HFAP standards and regulations
• Understanding of regulatory guidelines for outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation services.

Language Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.  Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal relationships in a manner which enhances communication, promotes conflict resolution and facilitates staff development.

Skills:

• Ability to work with practitioners in a collaborative manner
• Excellent computer skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, and other applications including EMR
• Demonstrates confidence and the ability to think/act critically, fairly, and decisively in concert with LPRH policy
• Ability to demonstrate and represent the 5 standards of Behavior and 12 standards of Communication as outlined in employee handbook.

Physical Demands:

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.