Therapy Quality Coordinator - Upper Extremity

OrthoNebraska creates the inspired healthcare experience all people deserve by giving people a direct path to personalized care and life-enhancing outcomes. With a focus on safety and people, we set the bar high in providing high-quality care with an unmatched experience. Our team members are critical to our success and growth and are rewarded for their dedication and hard work. IF this sounds like the type of team and environment you want to be a part of apply today!

Position Summary: The Therapy Quality Coordinator, is a change agent in promoting ongoing professional development of therapy staff. Position requires extensive knowledge of evidence-based practice and research in the field of therapy targeting orthopedic diagnoses of the lower extremity/upper extremity spine. This role serves as a leader/consultant/mentor in curriculum development and utilizes various educational delivery methods to advance treatments that achieve unparalleled outcomes across the lower extremity/upper extremity spine. orthopedic patient populations.

Position details

Status

Full-Time

Shift

Days

FTE / Hours

1.0 / 40

Schedule

Mon - Fri: 8am - 5pm

Position Requirements

Education: Graduate of an approved physical therapy or occupational therapy program - required.

Licensure: Current and valid license in respective therapy discipline (PT, OT) in the state of Nebraska and / or Iowa; required.

Certification:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 60 days of hire.


• Advanced Certifications & Training - OCS, SCS, FAAOMPT, CHT, Cert MDT, NIOMPT, PRC or similar for review required.


• Tenured Professional Experience in lieu of certifications may be considered.


• Membership in professional organization & Special Interest Group (SIGs) preferred.

Experience: 3 years of experience as a physical or occupational therapist in an outpatient environment required.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong team orientation.


• Ability to problem solve through a well-defined approach.


• Ability to instruct and collaborate with others.


• Ability to accomplish multiple tasks and prioritize activities.


• Strong analytical skills, with experience in data analysis, performance measurement, and the use of quality improvement tools is highly desirable.


• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence multidisciplinary teams.


• Proven project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Essential Job Functions

• Provide and supervise quality patient care by following established guidelines.
  
  
  
  • May include an individual caseload, co treats or mentoring role with other therapy staff including oversight of care plans across all locations.
  
  
  
  


• Monitor performance of all levels of clinical staff across all locations by data collection, coaching, education and role modeling to ensure ongoing performance improvement.
  
  
  
  • Expected to provide onsite support across locations weekly / monthly.
  
  
  
  


• Problem solve and make decisions within area of accountability to ensure effective and efficient patient care.


• Establish guidelines for clinical development pathways including curriculum and skill validation.


• Collaborate with physicians and education specialists on development of protocols, return to sport testing, integration / training of technology and equipment to ensure best practices.


• Facilitate departmental education focused on evidence based best practices supported in research and literature.
  
  
  
  • Assess ongoing needs for continuing education on new and evolving procedures, equipment and/or technology to enhance outcomes.
  
  
  • Collaborates with management for in-services and staff development programs.
  
  
  • Leadership within committees expected.
  
  
  • Maintains all team member educational records of training programs.
  
  
  
  


• Provide information to department leadership for completion of performance evaluations and monthly statistical and budget information.


• Coordinate and conduct department orientation for licensed therapy staff. Working closely with department leadership and education specialists at each location.
  
  
  
  • Evaluates orientation and onboarding experiences to ensure newly hired team members are prepared to practice safely and independently.
  
  
  • Mentors, develops, and evaluates Education Specialists to enhance learning experiences for all new hires.
  
  
  • Ensure completion of departmental subspecialty specific checklists and uploaded into team member files.
  
  
  • Meets with new team members and Education Specialists, as needed, to discuss orientation process and collaborates with management if an orientation extension plan is required.
  
  
  
  


• Design, develop, implement, and evaluate processes to ensure team members meet established competency requirements across all locations.
  
  
  
  • Partner with department leadership and Education Specialists to establish annual competency requirements based on the needs assessment, high risk/low volume skills, and performance improvement issues.
  
  
  • Collaborates with department leadership and Education Specialists regarding personnel issues related to orientation and/or educational needs for successful onboarding.
  
  
  
  


• Mentor staff in areas of patient care, patient interaction, physician communication and time management across all locations.


• Employee is responsible for all other duties as assigned.

Physical requirements: This position is classified as Medium Work in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, requiring the exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.