Physical Therapist (Program Coordinator)

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Coordinator work collaboratively with the Chief of Rehabilitation, Inpatient Rehabilitation Rehab Providers, Acute Medicine Nurse Manager, and Rehabilitation Team in program development and coordinating operations of both the Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit and outpatient clinics-specifically Spinal Cord Injury Clinic, Amputee Clinic, and PM&R TBI/Polytrauma Clinic. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY Major Duties and Responsibilities Participates in the implementation of the admissions process, developing interventions and goals that maximize function for patients on 12-bed inpatient rehab unit. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team. Liaise with staff to communicate concerns to interdisciplinary team. Engages in the rehabilitation referral process, serving as the primary liaison for outside consultations requesting rehabilitation services. Manages outside consults for potential admission into VA Inpatient Rehab by performing chart reviews to verify admission criteria and appropriateness in collaboration with PM&R Resident and Medical Providers. Coordinates admissions from the EOVAHCS other VA units, outside hospitals, SNFs, and home. Attend meetings and patient rounds as needed. Communicates regularly with staff to ensure pertinent and timely exchange of information. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills to develop a rapport with patients, families, healthcare providers, referral sources, and home health agencies. Documents appropriately in Electronic Medical Record. EOVAHCS Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program (CIIRP), responsible for implementation and management of program compliance, performance improvement, strategic plan development, and analysis of patient outcomes. Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission. Assists with submission of outcomes data to VA Data Systems, Outcomes, and GG scores. Develops and documents Strategic Plan, Performance Improvement Plans, Outcomes Analyses and other documentation requirements. Safety issues for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. As needed participates as Hospital Falls Committee member. Coordinates annual emergency safety training for the Interdisciplinary Team. Develops and implements quality improvement efforts related to all aspects of patient care and the rehabilitation program. Collect data, analyze trends, and identify areas of improvement on patient safety and risk management. Assists in the development of policies and standard operating procedures with both Department and Hospital-wide committees. As needed acts as Chair of Rehab Steering Committee. Collaborates with authorization staff to ensure funding sources are utilized in a fiscally responsible manner. Completes Community Care Consults for Medical Rehab to ensure timely and efficient care. Provides recommendation for alternative level of care. Collaborate with Community Nursing Home Program staff and Community Care staff as needed. The Physical Therapist is responsible for developing and administering treatment programs. In addition, s/he is responsible for his/her own professional development, keeping current with treatment techniques. Performs additional duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: Not available Telework: Not Available Functional Statement #: 623-61073-0 QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Basic Requirements: Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. Individuals appointed

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