Therapy Manager |

JOB SUMMARY:

The Therapy Manager provides oversight to departmental guidelines and employee management/moral at the direction of the Director of Therapy and other senior administrative personal. The Therapy Manager organizes, develops, directs and supervises all aspects of rehabilitative therapies for LECOM Health entities, in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, regulations, and guidelines to assure that the highest degree of quality care is rendered and LECOM Health’s standard of excellence is achieved.

This is an on\-site Manger position atLECOM at Snyder Memorial, located at 156 Snyder Memorial Rd, Marienville PA. Interested applicants will need to consistently and reliably report to this location.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work at the direction of the Director of Therapy and other senior administrative personal;
• Act as administrative lead in the absence of the Director on an as needed basis;
• Align all work and resource management with LECOM Health’s mission, vision, philosophies and values, goals and strategic plans;
• Responsible for staffing and scheduling so to provide adequate coverage for patient treatments;
• Direct and/or conduct recruitment, hiring and training of personnel on an as needed basis;
• Responsible for conducting and administering fiscal operations, planning budgets, authoring expenditures, and coordinating financial reporting for all areas under the Therapy Manager control in accordance with his/her direct supervisor;
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintain them over time;
• Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members;
• Maintain effective management skills and communication skills for interdepartmental relationships;
• Monitor the use of resources and staff to ensure efficiency and assess the need for additional equipment, and services;
• Manage change in integrated health care delivery systems, such as work restructuring, technological innovations, and shifts in the focus of care;
• Develop or expand and implement programs or health services that promote research, rehabilitation, and community health;
• Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurancechanges, and financing options;
• Support cultural diversity by ensuring that the delivery of quality and culturally competent patient\-centered care is provided; promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity;
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions;
• Meets the patient’s goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription;
• Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non\-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily\-living activities and in using assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses;
• Administers therapy treatments by giving massages; initiating traction; applying physical agents; utilizing hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines; directing treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants;
• Evaluates effects of therapy treatments and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing, noting, and evaluating patient’s progress; recommending adjustments and modifications;
• Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences;
• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow\-up programs;
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records;
• Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential;
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations;
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection\-control policies and protocols;
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs;
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies;
• Develops therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in\-service training programs; and
• Accept other duties as needed/assigned for the Institution’s needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Read, analyze, and interpret electronic medical record, and information of the patient;
• Knowledge of equipment, dispensing, OSHA, Basic Life Support and Infection Control procedures within dentistry or other related field;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast\-paced environment;
• Confident in handling ambiguity and fluid situations and have an abundance of common sense and pragmatism;
• Ability to work with individuals at all levels throughout the organization and throw equal enthusiasm behind routine, hands\-on activities, as well as those requiring a higher profile;
• Ability to maintain an established work schedule; assess and prioritize multiple tasks and demands simultaneously;
• Interpersonal skills to include tact and diplomacy;
• Organizational and planning skills including accuracy, attention to detail and follow\-through;
• Strong computer literacy and accurate data entry skills;
• Maintain confidentiality of work related information and materials;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• Flexibility to accept other duties required/assigned to accommodate the needs of the school;
• Ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect to include EEO rules and regulations;
• Ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important duties of LECOM; and
• Ability to accept work directives from supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to:

Required:Undergraduate or Associate degree in Physical Therapy or therapy related field with five to ten (5\-10\) years’ of clinical experience required. Knowledge of OSHA regulations, CDC guidelines, hazardous waste management and disposal and radiation safety. OSHA 10 certification. CPR, first responder with current licensure and certification in specified discipline required.

• Experienced Physical Therapist Assistants may also be considered.

Preferred: Graduate level degree. Certificate in Infection Control (CIC) and/or Certified Safety Personnel (CSP or ASP). OSHA 30 Certification. Basic life\-support instructor certification. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certified.

BENEFITS:

LECOM’s full time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package including:

• Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance with employee\-only coverage costing only $100/ month!
• Full Family Medical Insurance is only $370/month!
• Employees with LECOM Medical Insurance can take advantage of waived co\-pays and deductibles at LECOM physicians and the LECOM Medical Center.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching of 100% after completing one year of service!
• Paid time off accruals – vacation and sick
• 6 paid holidays each year
• Life Insurance and AD\&D Insurance is provided to all Full Time employees at no cost!
• Employee referral program
• Employee appreciation/recognition events
• Employee assistance program and discounted membership at the LECOM Fitness and Wellness Center

The LECOM Institute for Successful Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.