What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Coordinator - Physical Therapy position at Prime Healthcare?
Overview
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Pampa Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Located in the center of the Texas Panhandle, Pampa Regional Medical Center is a 25-bed critical-access hospital serving our communities with a full range of surgical and medical services. Pampa Regional Medical Center is certified by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) and has been recognized by the Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades for patient safety and was named among the “100 Top Hospitals” by IBM Watson Health in 2018. Pampa Regional offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, urgent care, surgical services and more. For more information visit www.prmctx.com.
Responsibilities
To develop an activity program whereby patients/residents have the opportunity to function at their highest physical, social, cognitive and/or emotional level. Plan monthly activity programs in advance, develops activity monthly calendar to be made available to patients/residents. The activity program shall include games, mental quizzes or puzzles, music, divisional and restorative activities, etc., geared to individual patient/residents interests. Responsible for assessing, identifying, and developing patient/resident activity needs/plans. Reviews and maintains proper documentation in the patient/resident medical record. Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary care conference team. Assists with evaluation and training of activity assistants to assure the competency and skills are maintained. Provides competent patient care as needed.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Certification as an Activities Coordinator or Activities Professional (APC) preferred.
2. Must have the ability to work and communicate well as a part of the Interdisciplinary Care Team, both as it pertains to the care plans and M.D.S. completion.
3. Must have knowledge of all current State and Federal Regulations as they pertain to Social Services and Activities.
Employment Status
Full TimeShift
DaysEqual Employment Opportunity
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