Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network jobs

This Administrator position is for our LTACH facility in Bethlehem. Our LTACH is a specialty that exists to care for patients who are experiencing life-threatening health crises within a patient / family centered model of care. The Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital (LTACH) has been helping patients recover from complex medical conditions and injuries since 2000 and is the first long-term acute-care hospital in the region! * JOB SUMMARY * Directs health care services by planning, implementing, controlling, and evaluating health care delivery programs and operations. * ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * IDENTIFIES PATIENT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS * By establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements. * MAINTAINS PATIENT CARE SERVICES * By identifying markets * establishing standards * developing collaboration among medical, nursing, and administrative staffs. * MAINTAINS FISCAL OPERATIONS * By establishing rates for health care services * overseeing budget preparation * conducting cost studies * scheduling expenditures * analyzing variances * initiating corrective actions. * MAINTAINS BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT * By planning and controlling space allocations, building additions, and major equipment acquisitions * overseeing maintenance programs. * MAINTAINS THE STABILITY AND REPUTATION OF THE HEALTH CARE FACILITY * By complying with accreditation requirements * developing, interpreting, and enforcing hospital policy and applicable regulatons and standards. * COMPLIES WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS * By studying existing and new legislation * anticipating future legislation * enforcing adherence to requirements * advising the Senior Vice Presidednt, Chief Nursing Officer on needed actions. * MAINTAINS HEALTH CARE FACILITY STAFF * By recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees * maintaining a safe, secure, and legal work environment * determining core staffing requirements for departments * coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees * planning, monitoring and appraising job results. * MAINTAINS A COLLABORATIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT * By fostering a spirit of interdisciplinary cooperation among clinical services, support and ancillary services, medical staff and administration * maintains collaboration between entity and parent. * DEVELOPS HEALTH CARE FACILITY STAFF * By providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities. * MAINTAINS MEDICAL STAFF * By recruiting physicians, providing support services, and enforcing policies and procedures. * MAINTAINS HEALTH CARE FACILITY OPERATIONS * By initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures. * REPRESENTS THE HEALTH CARE FACILITY * By promoting programs, contributing to community programs and groups, and informing and responding to news media. * MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE * By attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. * CONTRIBUTES TO TEAM EFFORT * By accomplishing related results as needed * follows through on tasks * responds to requests for assistance * demonstrates behaviors as defined by the GSSH - A code of conduct * leads by example. * QUALIFICATIONS * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Education * Bachelor's Degree required * Master's Degree preferred * Work Experience * 5-7 years of progressive supervisory experience, preferably in an acute healthcare setting, required * Licenses / Certifications * N/A

* Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of professional, technical, and clerical personnel. * Establish objectives and evaluative or operational criteria for assigned units. * Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring and training of personnel. * Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for assigned units. * Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, and coordinating financial reporting. * Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space and equipment availability. * Monitor the use of therapy services, inpatient beds, facilities, and staff to ensure effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment, and services. * Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options. * Manage change in integrated health care delivery systems, such as work restructuring, technological innovations, and shifts in the focus of care. * Prepare activity reports to inform supervisor of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives. * Inspect facilities and recommend building or equipment modifications to ensure emergency readiness and compliance to access, safety, and sanitation regulations. * Review and analyze facility activities and data to aid planning and cash and risk management and to improve service utilization. * Develop or expand and implement medical programs or health services that promote research, rehabilitation, and community health. * Support the development of instructional materials and provision of in-service and community-based educational programs. * Performs patient care as needed/able. * Performs Patient Service Representative functions as needed to support seamless clinic operations and excellent customer service. * ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * PATIENT / CUSTOMER * Employees Satisfaction: * Regularly meets with employees to improve communication and to build productive relationships. * Continuously communicates to staff the importance of patient satisfaction, quality of care, and sound financial performance; and champions our successes and priorities for improving performance in meeting and exceeding patient and customer expectations. * Analyze employee satisfaction data& identify opportunities for improvement. * Collaborate with staff to develop action plans. * Implement and follow through with action plans. * Manage & eliminate process workarounds. * Focus energy on collaboration and not blame. * Establish/update processes and work practices for the unit/department: * Manage and eliminate process workarounds by appropriately and consistently sharing with organizational partners the issues, which require their attention. * Analyze employee satisfaction data on a quarterly basis and identify opportunities for improvement. * Share data with staff and mutually identify opportunities for improvement within the department's span of influence. * Collaborate with the staff to develop action plans for improvement. * Implement and follow through with action plan. * Internal Partnerships: * Works with GSPP leadership in developing programs, services and initiatives to anticipate future customer needs, build customer loyalty and generate profitable growth. * Sets standards and drives operational integration of programs by ensuring alignment of communication to Leadership. * Manage team and individual performance in alignment with the GSPP vision of service excellence: * Drive patient/client loyalty and physician referral by ensuring staff under your supervision understand the GSPP commitment to service, their own work processes, and have the necessary skills to meet service expectations. * Focus energies on collaborating in problem resolution rather than finding blame. * Manage patient/client complaints and provide timely follow up to ensure satisfaction. * Ensure that staff understand and demonstrate service recovery commitment. * HIGH RELIABILITY PATIENT CARE * Establish/update processes and work practices for the area of responsibility. * Build work practices and team processes based on the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) Six Aims for Improvement: * Safe:avoid injuries to patients from the care that is intended to help them. * Effective:provide services based on scientific knowledge. * Patient-Centered:provide care that is responsible to individual patient preferences, needs and values and assuring that patient values guide all clinical decisions. * Timely:reduce waits and sometimes harmful delays for both those who receive care and those who give care. * Efficient:avoid waste, including waste of equipment, supplies, ideas, and energy. * Equitable:provide care that does not vary in quality because of personal characteristics such as gender, ethnicity, geographic location or socio-economic status. * In conjunction with all stakeholders involved in the patient care processes, institute operational changes based on data (e.g. PORTs, customized area operations data). * Communicate, reinforce, and update as necessary environment of care procedures, (e.g. safety, security, hazardous materials, emergency, medical equipment, and utility management.) * Continuously improve area operations to maintain and exceed internal/external regulatory compliance and achieve clinical excellence. * Participates in and supports patient safety goals and initiatives * Manage team and individual performance in alignment within the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) Six Aims for Improvement. * Communicate roles, accountabilities and performance measures to all staff. * Identify unit quality metrics, review and track monthly; communicate to the staff, and develop/implement action plans to improve performance. * Train staff in PORTs and encourage and use as intended to capture patient safety trends. * Regulatory Compliance: (In partnership with Leadership Team) * Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory standards and requirements, including JCAHO, Department of Health, funding agencies, FDA, HIPAA, HCFA, DPW and others. * Ensures optimal condition of all equipment. * Ensures order, safety, efficiency and cleanliness of clinical and office area. * Participates in development of policies and procedures. * OPERATIONS * Change Management * Proactively develops and implements change management strategy for major organizational activities and events * Identifies and facilitates agreement of major messages which are consistent regardless of audience, credible and reflects GSPP' core values * Communication plans are effectively implemented * Ensure appropriate follow-up of major issues * Manage routine and crisis communications throughout the entity/community as they arise * Demonstrates recognition of the systemic impact of employee communication and/or policy changes and solicits proactive feedback prior to implementation. * Evaluates effectiveness of change and implementation plans. * Financial Management * Develop budget for individual AU/Dept based on assumptions and decisions made by GSPP Leaders. * Budget management for AU/Dept. * Seeks opportunities to reduce supply costs. * Review Financial Reports monthly or monthly financial tool to ensure all activity within an AU is expensed in the month. * Provide Accounting or appropriate Finance designee with accruals. * Preview monthly expense reports to detect errors/discrepancies and resolve issues. * Provide budget variance explanations to Finance and GSPP management monthly. * Analyze and manage data as tool to manage expenses. * Ability to balance financial and staffing models to achieve budget targets and organization objectives. * Successfully negotiates resourcing needs across boundaries with partners as appropriate. * MANAGER OF CHOICE * Workforce Planning: * Talent management plan in place for current and future staff * Succession plan in place for critical positions * Attract/Recruit: * Recruitment of competent staff to meet operational needs ("scope of service" "products & services") and who demonstrate the ability to be service orientated and align with the core values * On-Boarding- proper orientation of staff to their roles, accountabilities and performance measures within probationary period * Development: * Development of staff - Encourages continuous growth and helps staff to realize full potential by identifying stretch objectives and creating learning plans * Effective and timely performance management such that: * Clearly defines work expectations * Recognizes and rewards individuals for a job well done. * Addresses performance issues immediately and directly. * Conducts performance appraisals annually * Retention: * Employee retention strategy in place * Positive employee relations * Effective employee communications * Employee total compensation is market based and competitive * Employee recognition * Compliance: * Ensures that consistent, effective processes are utilized for establishing and monitoring the credentials of staff. * Ensure continuous survey readiness * Ensure department human resource management practices comply with labor law, state & federal requirements * Employee safety * QUALIFICATIONS * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Education * Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology required * Master's Degree or planned enrollment required * Work Experience * 5 years of clinical experience required * 1-2 years of prior supervisory experience preferred * Licenses / Certifications * Clinical license in appropriate discipline required

PRN (as needed - looking for a candidate who has flexibility in their schedule) Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network has opened a state-of-the-art, 76-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital that will revolutionize treatment and recovery options for people with complex medical conditions, such as stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury and other serious injuries or illnesses. The four-story, 123,000-square-foot facility on Center Valley Parkway features all private rooms and offers world-class physical rehabilitation care to patients who are recovering from complex and catastrophic conditions. One of the most novel and exciting spaces to spur innovation in Good Shepherd's new hospital is Empower+. This first-of-its-kind space will give people with disabilities and other mobility challenges an environment where they can explore the latest advancements, like 3D printing, robotics, wearables, artificial intelligence and smart home and personal assistance devices, designed to promote healing and independence and make people's lives better. * Job summary * Develops an integrated link between patients, families, local resources, insurance representatives and hospitals, enhances communication among these parties to assure appropriate and timely utilization and access to services and exchange of information, therapeutic interventions and advocates for the rights and needs of patients. * Essential functions * Ascertains patient's medical, psychological, emotional and social needs * By interviewing patients, completing initial care management assessment, screening for potential discharge planning needs, communicating with treatment team. * Develops therapeutic intervention plan according to needs * By exploring options, setting goals, establishing rapport with patient and significant others. * Obtains services and resources for patients * By ascertaining appropriateness and referring to community resources * Establishing rapport with agencies and support groups * Arranging appointments * Represents rights and needs of patients * By educating and informing patients about their rights * Advocating on their behalf with community resources, insurers, treatment team * Coordinates treatment and discharge plan * By leading interdisciplinary team meetings * Bridging communication between team members, ancillary departments, insurers and significant others. * Maintains documentation * By appropriate and timely notations in the medical record, departmental files, hand-off communication documents (i.e. POD report), electronic documentation systems and databases. * Addresses patient safety * By identifying and communicating patient safety issues to the team, patient/family * Relaying recommendations for a safe discharge plan to patient/family * Assisting to resolve care issues by making referrals to address identified needs * Reporting to regulatory agencies as required, facilitating appropriate utilization of services. * Coordinates utilization management processes * By reviewing clinical information based upon admission and continued stay criteria * Performing concurrent medical reviews to communicate to payers * Initiating physician advisor reviews for cases not meeting established criteria for admission and/or continued stay to facilitate appropriate utilization of services * Communicating denials from third party payers to the physician and coordinating a timely appeals process * Updating demographic information, * Obtaining signatures on admission paperwork and/or advance directives forms (where applicable) * Demonstrates a professional demeanor and maintains professional knowledge * By being flexible, responding positively to unexpected changes in the workload and work hours * Performing other duties as directed * Keeping abreast of regulations and policies related to utilization management and discharge planning, departmental staff meeting information. * Qualifications * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Education * Bachelor's Degree required * Master's Degree preferred * Work Experience * 1-2 years of related experience required * Licenses / Certifications * Clinical license in appropriate discipline preferred

* Enhances clinicians' effectiveness by providing information management support, which includes answering and triaging phone calls, scheduling patients visits, verifying and securing both initial and ongoing insurance coverage for therapy services, and providing patients with relevant information concerning their insurance coverage. * ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Office Skills * Demonstrates excellent interpersonal communication skills that translate across the phone, e-mail and in person. * Effectively and efficiently schedules patients' initial and follow up visits as needed. * Greets patients & visitors; Registers patients. * Assists with answering & triaging referral telephone calls; demonstrates the ability to understand and differentiate between the different types of therapy. * Utilizes patient EMR system * Collects and verifies insurance information for new and existing patients who have a change in insurance during course of care. * Attains correct insurance benefit information from insurers. * Communicates benefits, and potential financial responsibility to patients. * Collects patient copays at time of service and consolidates payments on a weekly/daily basis based on location. * Follows up with patients who have out-of-pocket costs. * Communicates with and resolves patient questions regarding insurance and benefits. * Obtains authorization for necessary services from insurers for patient * Performs accurate and timely maintenance of authorization functions, referrals and visit limit tracking in Cerner. * Prevents disruption of service by securing necessary authorizations prior to the end date after consulting with therapist. * Answers patient calls regarding authorization questions. * Researches denials due to authorization or referral issues to determine cause and resolution; resubmits claims after gathering necessary information. * Assists in obtaining patient satisfaction surveys * Performs other duties as requested * Documentation * Accurately utilizes patient EMR system * Accurately copies record when requested * Accurately tracks the need for insurance reauthorizations for patients * Team Effort * Identifies work unit issues & implements solutions * Orients new staff * Demonstrates flexibility to help others (provide coverage, adjust work schedule to meet needs) * Shares knowledge with others * Embraces change and promotes a positive work environment * Demonstrates management skills by prioritizing, organizing and completing job responsibilities. * PROTECTS CUSTOMER AND ORGANIZATION INFORMATION * By keeping information confidential, following Good Shepherd's policy and procedures for release of information, maintaining secure medical records and maintaining security for the contents of the business office. * QUALIFICATIONS: * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Education * High School Diploma required * Associate's Degree preferred * Work Experience * 1-2 years of experience in an administrative position with computer skills required * Prior health insurance experience preferred * Licenses / Certifications * N/A

* Provide services to patients/clients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes. Restores function, provide prevention education, promote health, wellness and fitness, alleviate pain and prevent/ minimize disability. * ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * CLINICAL SKILLS * Delivers quality care * Pursues educational opportunities * Shares knowledge with others * Uses a wide variety of techniques & technologies * Customizes treatment & communications to individual patient needs (IE cultural & cognitive) * Plans for discharge appropriate to setting & circumstances in a timely manner (IE HEP, equipment, family teaching) * Routinely communicates results of treatments and issues with supervising PT/OT * Follows care plan as developed and consults supervising therapist regarding changes or deviations prior to adjustment if appropriate. * DOCUMENTATION * Uses objective measurements appropriate to substantiate care * Completes documentation on the date of service * Interventions selected match treatment delivered & meet regulatory standards (IE 3 hr. rule, 8 min. rule) * Documentation substantiates charges selected * Documentation meets clinical policy & procedure guidelines (frequency, timeliness-weekly/monthly notes & discharge instructions) * TEAM EFFORT * Adheres to productivity standard * Efficiently & effectively schedules patients * Demonstrates flexibility to help others (IE provide coverage @ other sites, adjust work schedule to meet needs, assist others to cover patients) * Program development & involvement * Staff & student development * Embraces change and promotes positive work environment * COMPLIES WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS * By understanding and adhering to current standards of practice for physical therapy, guide for professional conduct including the code of ethics and practice guidelines established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. * By providing appropriate supervision to physical therapy aides and students. * PROTECTS PATIENT INFORMATION * By securing all information in confidential space, following facility confidentiality policy. * QUALIFICATIONS * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Education * Associate's Degree in a Physical Therapist Assistant program required * Work Experience * Previous clinical experience preferred * Licenses / Certifications * Physical Therapist Assistant license required * Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required

* Provides a safe and comfortable operating environment through the installation, repair and performing of preventive maintenance on equipment and utility systems. * ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * MAINTAINS OPERATION OF MECHANICAL AND PHYSICAL PLANT EQUIPMENT * By inspecting, maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment. * By the installation, removal or repairing valves and related equipment. * By locating trouble on equipment and taking necessary action. * By performing assigned preventive maintenance on assigned equipment. * By being able to view and understand the Building Automation Program. * By meeting with outside contractors as needed. * By researching and ordering supplies as needed. * FABRICATES REPAIR PARTS * By using electric or gas welding/soldering equipment or machine shop equipment to fabricate forms and shape forms. * MAINTAINS OPEATION OF MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PHYSICAL PLANT EQUIPMENT * By being able to assume the responsibilities of the Manager in the Manager's absence. * By being able to manage the Maintenance Department during emergency situations, including but not limited to snow emergencies and snow removal. * PROVIDES MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION * By filling out work orders, job orders and other records in connection with work tasks. * MAINTAINS TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE * By attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications and participating in the quality improvement educational process. * MAINTAINS SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT * By complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. * MAINTAINS CONTINUITY BETWEEN SHIFTS * By keeping supervisor informed of concerns and needs. * By being on-call on scheduled weeks. * By working unsupervised on scheduled weekends and scheduled holidays. * CONTRIBUTES TO TEAM EFFORT * By accomplishing related results as needed. * By working together by covering for absent associates and helping in other areas when needed. * By filling in for transportation as needed. * QUALIFICATIONS * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Education * High School Diploma required * Graduate of a vocational or technical school preferred * Work Experience * 2-4 years of related experience required * Must be able to perform welding and brazing on various metals and operate machine shop equipment to achieve close tolerance results preferred * Licenses / Certifications * Driver's License required

* Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network (GSRN) and Good Shepherd Penn Partners (GSPP) are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Controller to lead all internal and external financial reporting in strict adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This pivotal role is responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting functions, including comprehensive reporting, in-depth analysis, and clear presentation of financial data across all entities within GSRN and GSPP. The Controller will be instrumental in safeguarding the organization's financial health, with a key focus on optimizing balance sheet management, particularly accounts receivable and payable. This position requires a proactive leader who can ensure financial integrity, drive operational efficiency, and provide critical insights to support strategic decision-making within a dynamic healthcare environment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Financial Reporting and Integrity: * Direct the timely and accurate recording, analysis, and preparation of legal and management financial information. * Develop, implement, and monitor robust internal controls, processes, and systems to ensure the utmost accuracy and integrity of financial data. * Collaborate closely with the VP Finance/CFO in the preparation of all legal and governance-level financial reports. * Prepare and present comprehensive monthly financial statements and detailed narratives within established deadlines, providing key support for the "monthly operating review" (MOR). * Audit and Compliance Management: * Coordinate and oversee the annual financial statement audits for both GSRN and GSPP, including the supervision and review of all internal and external reporting, ensuring timely completion of financial statements. * Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies, including the timely preparation and filing of Form 990 and 990-T, with assurance of thorough review by the Finance and Executive Committees. * Financial Analysis and Strategy: * Supervise and conduct meticulous monthly financial account analysis to ensure balance sheet integrity, preparing detailed balance sheet analysis packages. * Interpret and analyze complex financial results, proactively advising senior leadership on key trends and developments. * Work collaboratively with the revenue cycle team to assess third-party accounts and collection risk reserves, recommending appropriate adjustments to the VP Finance/CFO. * Research and analyze various technical accounting issues, preparing pro-forma analyses of GAAP guidance changes and leading the implementation of new accounting principles and policies. * Internal Controls and Policy Development: * Develop, implement, and continuously monitor a robust internal control structure. Prepare comprehensive risk analyses of controls and recommend internal audits and risk assessments as needed. * Formulate, implement, enforce, and monitor financial policies, proactively recommending modifications to ensure efficient and effective operations. * Team Leadership and Development: * Develop and mentor accounting staff through effective delegation of duties and responsibilities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. * Provide effective communication that encompasses the full scope of job functions for all team members. * Coordinate the hiring, training, and ongoing supervision of the accounting staff, ensuring a high-performing and collaborative team. * Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: * Represent GSRN and GSPP at relevant internal and external professional meetings and functions, upholding the organization's financial stewardship. * Prepare, assist with, and review various financial analyses in response to requests and emerging issues as needed. * Perform all other functions as requested by the VP Finance/CFO, contributing to the overall financial success of the organization. QUALIFICATIONS: * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Education * Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred. * Work Experience * Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in financial management or accounting roles, with significant experience in a leadership capacity, preferably within the healthcare industry. * In-depth knowledge of GAAP, financial regulations, and compliance reporting. * Proven ability to manage and analyze complex financial data, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems relevant to a large healthcare network. * Licenses / Certifications * N/A

This position will have an Aquatic focus. Experience in aquatic exercise and swimming skills preferred. * The exercise specialist will perform exercise-related client care services at Good Shepherd's fitness center. This position requires direct client contact, program development, related marketing and educational services. Will provide supervision of all fitness program staff. * ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * SKILLS * Delivers quality care by using objective measurements to develop an effective, comprehensive, appropriate exercise prescription * Pursues educational opportunities * Shares knowledge with others * Uses knowledge to develop exercise programs to achieve client's goals * Customizes exercise & communications to individual clients and their needs (IE cultural & cognitive) * WORK ENVIRONMENT * Assures equipment is maintained in good working condition, reports malfunctioning equipment * Assures equipment is kept clean * Oversees safe and proper use of exercise equipment * TEAM EFFORT * Demonstrates flexibility to help others (IE provide pool coverage, adjust work schedule to meet needs) * Program development & involvement * Shares knowledge with therapists and other clinical staff * Embraces change and promotes positive work environment * COMPLIES WITH PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS * By maintaining current knowledge and certification requirements in both the exercise and medical fields, as well as maintain membership in national / local organizations. * MARKETING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT * Coordinate, per direct request of supervisor, all aspects (marketing, client complaints, staff coverage, statistics, and financial responsibilities) of specified Fitness / Wellness Program and maintains effective communication of program operations to supervisor. * Provide input to marketing / advertising mailings, publications, articles, health fairs, and presentations toward the advancement of the department. * QUALIFICATIONS * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Education * Bachelor's Degree required from an accredited program in exercise physiology, physical education, kinesiology, or other exercise related fields - required * Master's Degree preferred * Work Experience * 1-2 years of stress testing, exercise prescription, personal training and human performance testing experience required * Previous experience in cardiac rehabilitation preferred * Licenses / Certifications * N/A

We are looking for a Physical Therapist for this position. This individual will be both treating and managing. This role is eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus! * Directs and develops clinical and supportive operations (where applicable), develops operational departmental budget, assures customer service, participates in strategic planning, provides performance feedback to staff. Provides services to patients/clients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes. Restores function, provide prevention education, promote health, wellness and fitness, alleviate pain and prevent/minimize disability. * ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * CLINICAL SKILLS * Delivers quality care Pursues educational opportunities Shares knowledge with others * Uses a wide variety of techniques & technologies Customizes treatment & communications to individual patient needs (IE cultural & cognitive) * Plans for discharge appropriate to setting & circumstances in a timely manner (IE HEP, equipment, family teaching) * Develops professional discipline specific policies and procedures * Provides clinical oversight, direction, and development of best practices * Assess clinical competencies Coaches, counsels, & implements corrective action plans * DOCUMENTATION * Uses objective measurements appropriate to substantiate care * Completes documentation on the date of service * Interventions selected match treatment delivered & meet regulatory standards (IE 3 hr. rule, 8 min. rule) * Documentation substantiates charges selected * Documentation meets clinical policy & procedure guidelines (frequency, timeliness-weekly/monthly notes & discharge instructions) * Reviews staff documentation for compliance with policies and procedures. * TEAM EFFORT * Adheres to productivity standard * Efficiently & effectively schedules patients * Demonstrates flexibility to help others (IE provide coverage @ other sites, adjust work schedule to meet needs, assist others to cover patients) * Program development & involvement * Staff & student development * Embraces change and promotes positive work environment * MANAGEMENT * Directs, counsels and develops staff Develops leadership skills * Completes Performance Development Plans (PDPs) * Assures adequate staffing department to meet regulatory requirements & productivity standards * Identifies & resolves daily operational issues * Completes operational budgets * Controls expenses and works towards financial targets * Embraces and implements new processes and techniques * Markets program and develops referrals. * COMPLIES WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS * By understanding and adhering to current standards of, guide for professional conduct including the code of ethics and practice guidelines established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. * By providing appropriate supervision to assistants, therapy aides and students. * PROTECTS PATIENT INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY * By securing all information in confidential space, overseeing and following compliance of confidentiality policies. * QUALIFICATIONS * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Education * Bachelor's Degree in a clinical discipline required * Work Experience * 3-5 years of clinical experience required * Prior supervisory experience preferred * Licenses / Certifications * Clinical license in Physical Therapy required

* The Social Worker promotes a positive psychosocial well being through the use of psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and therapeutic interventions to residents in our facility. Provides assistance with benefit management and acts as a liaison with family members, professionals and community resources in order to maximize resident independence. Advocates for the rights/needs of disabled individuals, provides direction and support with problem solving and conflict resolution. * ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * EVALUATE RESIDENT'S PSYCHOSOCIAL ABILITIES AND NEEDS * By Systems Based clinical assessments including but not limited to psychosocial assessments, PHQ-9/PHQ-OV Mood Interviews, depression screenings, suicide risk assessments, drug/alcohol screenings, behavioral assessments, screening for potential discharge planning needs and collateral interviews. * DEVELOPS AND PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION PLAN ACCORDING TO NEEDS * By individual/group psychosocial counseling, promoting resident empowerment through the development of life management skills, developing and implementing behavior management plans, providing crisis intervention/conflict resolution and/or problem solving, acting as liaison with other mental health practitioners, providing support with goal planning and implementation. * DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STAFF TRAINING * By formal presentation of individual and group training sessions, informal staff support, development and distribution of written material, staff consultations in addition to providing both general and specific educational resources * COORDINATION OF SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS * By building functional partnerships with community based resources for the purpose of exploring and securing appropriate services to meet individual resident needs. * Resources may include but are not limited to: mental health supports, social groups, education services, employment opportunities, financial management, etc. * ADVOCATES FOR THE RIGHTS AND NEEDS OF DISABLED RESIDENTS * By advocating on behalf of each/all residents both within the organization and throughout the community, coordinates and participates in resident and family council groups. * COORDINATES RESIDENT DRIVEN DISCHARGE PLANNING * By implementation and coordination of Community Transition Program for each resident as appropriate. * Tasks may include but are not limited to coordination of interdisciplinary team assessments/treatment plans, community referrals, support with skill building, and the procurement/establishment of equipment and services, etc. * MAINTAINS DOCUMENTATION * By preparing written documentation of clinical assessments and interventions, making functional and timely notations in the medical record, maintaining accurate departmental files, providing required financial documentation to multiple state/federal offices of benefit management and ensuring the satisfaction of all regulatory standards relative to documentation within the social work scope of service. * QUALIFICATIONS * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Education * Bachelors Degree in Social Work required. Master's Degree in Social Work preferred. * Work Experience * One (1) or more years of experience in a health care setting, working directing with individuals * Licenses / Certifications * LSW preferred

* Assists in patient care and related activities as instructed by the physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, certified occupational therapist assistant or speech language pathologist. * Monitors inventory, clinical areas, patient waiting area as assigned to ensure optimal delivery of services. * Performs clerical functions including but not limited to the following: taking inventory, ordering supplies, photocopying, answering telephone, faxing, scheduling, word processing, database input, voice mail operations, generation of computer reports and filing. * Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment * Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities, under direction of medical staff. * Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment. * Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support. * Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment. * Maintain equipment and furniture to keep it in good working condition, including performing the assembly and disassembly of equipment and accessories. * Change linens, such as bed sheets and pillow cases. * Arrange treatment supplies to keep them in order. * Assist patients to dress, undress, and put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, and slings. * Demonstrates the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. * Demonstrates the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem and alerts the appropriate person. * ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * PATIENT / CUSTOMER * Essential Accountabilities * Ensures communication and collaboration with supervisors and fellow co-workers to serve patients and other customers to the best of his/her ability. * Is professional in all actions and appearance * Ensure compliance with regulatory parameters * Uses resources wisely - as if they were one's own. * Demonstrates understanding and ownership of how his/her role contributes to achieving the success of the Department and the Health System. * Demonstrates a personal commitment to ensuring a clean and safe working environment. * Anticipates patients'/customers' needs and acts accordingly. * Works to enhance patient satisfaction * Assist patients and families * Analyzes problems from the customers' point of view. * Honors patient/customer/employee confidentiality. * Seeks feedback on how to improve performance and offers constructive feedback, as well. * Applies learning for improved performance. * Presents self professionally & demonstrates professional behavior during interactions with others * Strives to understand and value differences in others' race, nationality, gender, age, background, experience, and style. * PATIENT/ EMPLOYEE SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITIES * Patient Care Providers * Participates in Entity and Department wide initiatives for Patient /Employee safety * Demonstrates an awareness of patient/ employee safety when carrying out daily responsibilities of their position. * Validation of annual competencies required for the position * OPERATIONS * Essential Accountabilities * Area Preparation and Maintenance * Assists therapist with patient care * Regulatory Compliance: Ensures treatment area is compliant with federal, state and local regulatory standards and requirements, including JCAHO, Department of Health, funding agencies, FDA, HIPAA, HCFA, DPW and others. * Office Procedures * QUALIFICATIONS * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Education * High School Diploma required * Associate's Degree preferred * Work Experience * 1 year of experience working in similar clinical setting preferred * Licenses / Certifications * BLS / CPR for a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required

Are you ready to take your Travel career to the next level? See places you have not seen before? Ventura's MedStaff tenured Recruiters are here to help you find your ideal contract; with over 50 years of combined experience. Markets have changed, but Ventura MedStaff has maintained a leader in the forefront of Therapy, Allied and Nursing opportunities. Our recruiters are here to help answer your questions and provide you with the most up to date information. Contracts run 8-13 weeks, with 36-40-hour guarantees, flexible start dates, and a mix of schedules. Contact one of our dedicated Recruiters to discuss more details. Ventura MedStaff benefits represent the care and compassion we provide for our clients. • Health, dental, vision, life, disability benefits and 401k • Tax free stipends when applicable • Gym discounts • Weekly pay • $750.00 referral bonus Please apply or contract us at: *********************** or ************

* To ensure that clinical staff has the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high quality, competent, and safe care to residents. * ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * ASSURES LEARNING NEEDS OF CLINICAL ASSOCIATES * Develops in-service programs in response to clinical needs and teaches staff according to current accepted standards care/practice as well as Good Shepherd policy. * Evaluates educational programs on content, technique, and instructional material * Develops and implements orientation plan for new associates providing on the job supervised education as well as classroom instruction appropriate to assessed competency * Coordinates the completion of mandatory in-service education according to state and federal regulation as well as Good Shepherd policy * Plans, develops, and conducts orientation, preceptor and mentoring programs for employees * Supervises the maintenance of in-service educational records * Maintains a system to monitor compliance with attendance and competency achievement for associates which includes feedback to both staff and department heads * Collaborates with clinical management teams to identify specific clinical education needs * Participates in developing Best Practice Standards to assure patient safety and quality of care * Works collaboratively to develop and implement QAPI programs * Contributes to the development and revision of policies and procedures * Oversees educational and documentation programs and software * Develops and implements learning needs assessments to prioritize education offerings * SERVES AS ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING ROLE MODEL / ENSURES NURSING OPERATION * Participates as an active member of the Nursing Management Team * Completes rounding on nursing units in and effort to review clinical skills and monitor care delivery * Participates in setting Best Practice standards to assure quality of care * Maintains all aspects of HIPAA requirements * Acts as a preceptor for new and current associates and students * MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE * Reviews new educational and documentation programs and software * Creates and develops course offerings unique to the Good Shepherd patient/resident population * Shares knowledge and skills with staff regarding best practice * Attends educational workshops, reviews professional publications, establishes personal networks, and participates in professional societies. * COMPLIES WITH HOSPITAL AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS * Supports clinical practices that adhere to the organization's philosophy, goal, standards of care, and required governing regulations * Contributes to the development and/or revision of policy that supports evidence-based practice, federal regulations as well as standards of care. * CONTRIBUTES TO TEAM EFFORT * Promotes Good Shepherd by promoting the positive reputation of Good Shepherd. * Responds to change in a consistent and positive manner. * PRODUCTIVE TIME * .25 of total fte hours will be allocated to productive time that calculates in the nursing hours per patient day. Productive hours may include but are not limited to participating in direct patient care, medication administration, and patient education. Orientation, acting in a Preceptor capacity, is considered in staffing calculations and will therefore also contribute to productive hours. * QUALIFICATIONS * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Education * Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required * Master's Degree preferred * Work Experience * 2-4 years of demonstrated clinical and teaching experience preferred * Licenses / Certifications * Registered Nurse license required * Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required * ACLS certification required * Advanced nursing certification or completion within 2 years required * CPR Trainer certification required

Looking for a new career that offers excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement, and endless opportunities for career growth? Then join the Good Shepherd family! The Raker Center at Good Shepherd is a 99-bed long-term care facility that offers intermediate, heavy, or skilled nursing care for persons with physical disabilities ages 12 years and older. We are looking for a compassionate Nurse Manager to join our family! * JOB SUMMARY * Plan, direct, or coordinate the daily patient/resident care activities in a clinical environment. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards. The Nurse Manager has the 24-hour responsibility and is accountable for nursing practice in his/her patient care/resident unit. This position reports to the Director of Nursing of the site, The Nurse Manager will foster the mission and core values of the GSRN in their daily practice. * ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * MANAGEMENT SKILLS * Leads unit operations to achieve organizational and departmental goals and objectives in area of responsibility * Leads nursing staff including hiring, transitioning and encouraging professional development of each member within their scope of practice * Supports and schedules the nursing staffing requirements based upon acuity, specialty, volumes including budgeted NHPPD. * Facilitates staff growth & development via * Promotes a Just Culture * Communicates through effective written and verbal communication skills * Implements plans & strategies to maximize delivery of safe patient care * Leads action to achieve departmental goals and objectives in area of responsibility * Develops leadership skills * Routinely communicates GSRN, site specific information to associates * FACILITATES PATIENT CARE * Acts a clinical resource to RNs, LPNs and NAs * Develops and implements nursing policies and procedures utilizing evidence based practice to standardize care * ESTABLISHES DEPARTMENTAL STRATEGIC GOALS * Gathers pertinent business, financial, service, and operations information * Identifies and evaluates operational trends and options; * Selects a course of action * Defines objectives * Evaluates outcomes. * CONTRIBUTES AND WORKS TOWARDS FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES * Analyzes operational variances and adjusts accordingly * Exercises fiscal responsibility for expenditures; understands trends and variances * Controls expenses * DELIVERS QUALITY CARE * Ensures competency- based care is provided through ongoing management and evaluation of staff. * Recognizes and responds to actual or potential events to ensure patient/resident safety. * Recommends system improvements * Demonstrates evidence-based decision making when addressing practice changes * DEVELOPS AND ENHANCES PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS * Demonstrates a willingness to learn, grow and seeks new and innovative opportunities * Coordinates and/or provides learning experiences for professional development of staff * Reviews professional publications * Participates in professional societies / organizations * CONTRIBUTES TO TEAM EFFORT * Embraces change and promotes positive work environment * Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to achieve organizational goals. * PROTECTS PATIENT INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY * Oversees and follows compliance of confidentiality policies * PROMOTES HEALTHY WORKING ENVIRONMENT * Promotes Patient/Resident safety through a Just Culture in the workplace * Complies with policies and procedures, rules and regulations governing environment of care and patient safety * Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity, culture and inclusion are valued * Ensure that each staff member is properly certified and abides by the standards for care established by our organization and state and federal laws * COMPLIES WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS * Ensures that all regulations, and standards are followed at the federal, state and local levels * QUALIFICATIONS * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Education * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required. * Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or other healthcare area preferred. * Work Experience * 4 - 6 years of nursing experience is required * 1-2 years of prior supervision preferred * Licenses / Certifications * Must have an active registered nurse (RN) license in PA. * Certified NE-BC or CNEL within 3 years of hire * Certified in area of specialty is preferred * BLS / CPR for a health care provider, as per the American Heart Association

Are you ready to take your Travel career to the next level? See places you have not seen before? Ventura's MedStaff tenured Recruiters are here to help you find your ideal contract; with over 50 years of combined experience. Markets have changed, but Ventura MedStaff has maintained a leader in the forefront of Therapy, Allied and Nursing opportunities. Our recruiters are here to help answer your questions and provide you with the most up to date information. Contracts run 8-13 weeks, with 36-40-hour guarantees, flexible start dates, and a mix of schedules. Contact one of our dedicated Recruiters to discuss more details. Ventura MedStaff benefits represent the care and compassion we provide for our clients. • Health, dental, vision, life, disability benefits and 401k • Tax free stipends when applicable • Gym discounts • Weekly pay • $750.00 referral bonus Please apply or contract us at: *********************** or ************

* Enhances clinicians' effectiveness by providing information management support, which includes answering and triaging phone calls, scheduling patients visits, verifying and securing both initial and ongoing insurance coverage for therapy services, and providing patients with relevant information concerning their insurance coverage. * ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Office Skills * Demonstrates excellent interpersonal communication skills that translate across the phone, e-mail and in person. * Effectively and efficiently schedules patients' initial and follow up visits as needed. * Greets patients & visitors; Registers patients. * Assists with answering & triaging referral telephone calls; demonstrates the ability to understand and differentiate between the different types of therapy. * Utilizes patient EMR system * Collects and verifies insurance information for new and existing patients who have a change in insurance during course of care. * Attains correct insurance benefit information from insurers. * Communicates benefits, and potential financial responsibility to patients. * Collects patient copays at time of service and consolidates payments on a weekly/daily basis based on location. * Follows up with patients who have out-of-pocket costs. * Communicates with and resolves patient questions regarding insurance and benefits. * Obtains authorization for necessary services from insurers for patient * Performs accurate and timely maintenance of authorization functions, referrals and visit limit tracking in Cerner. * Prevents disruption of service by securing necessary authorizations prior to the end date after consulting with therapist. * Answers patient calls regarding authorization questions. * Researches denials due to authorization or referral issues to determine cause and resolution; resubmits claims after gathering necessary information. * Assists in obtaining patient satisfaction surveys * Performs other duties as requested * Documentation * Accurately utilizes patient EMR system * Accurately copies record when requested * Accurately tracks the need for insurance reauthorizations for patients * Team Effort * Identifies work unit issues & implements solutions * Orients new staff * Demonstrates flexibility to help others (provide coverage, adjust work schedule to meet needs) * Shares knowledge with others * Embraces change and promotes a positive work environment * Demonstrates management skills by prioritizing, organizing and completing job responsibilities. * PROTECTS CUSTOMER AND ORGANIZATION INFROMATION * By keeping information confidential, following Good Shepherd's policy and procedures for release of information, maintaining secure medical records and maintaining security for the contents of the business office. * QUALIFICATIONS: * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Education * High School Diploma required * Associate's Degree preferred * Work Experience * 1-2 years of experience in an administrative position with computer skills required * Prior health insurance experience preferred * Licenses / Certifications * N/A

* The respiratory therapist will perform specific duties and responsibilities as outlined. Under medical supervision, the individual must be able to adapt to the particular area of assignment and be able to perform accordingly. * ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * DELIVERS QUALITY CARE * By integrating the elements of examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and intervention to optimize outcomes. * By optimizing patient independence. * By administering inhalants and aerosolized medications, performing bronchial hygiene, operating mechanical ventilators, delivering therapeutic gas administration, and by performing hyperinflation modalities per established respiratory protocols. * Perform cardiopulmonary and hemological diagnostic studies. * PROMOTES SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT * By complying with policies and procedures, rules and regulations governing environment of care and patient safety. * DETERMINES AND/OR FACILITATES DISCHARGE/DISCONTINUATION OF SERVICES * By analyzing achievement of anticipated goals and expected outcomes, planning discharge/discontinuation and providing appropriate home instruction, follow-up or referral. * RECORDS PATIENT SERVICES * By documenting, dating and authenticating respiratory therapy examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention and outcomes in accordance with facility and regulatory guidelines. * By billing for specific interventions provided. * DEVELOPS AND ENHANCES PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS * By participating in continuing education to maintain licensure, reviewing professional publications and providing learning experiences for professional development. * CONTRIBUTES TO TEAM EFFORT * By embracing change to achieve common goals, demonstrating willingness to provide service at other sites as necessary, investigating opportunities for new lines of services, contributing to the development of peers and promoting a positive work environment and by accomplishing related results as needed. * COMPLIES WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS * By understanding and adhering to current standards of practice for respiratory therapy, guide for professional conduct including the code of ethics and practice guidelines established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. * By providing appropriate supervision to other healthcare professionals and coworkers. * ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT * By completing preventive maintenance requirements * following manufacturer's instructions * troubleshooting malfunctions * calling for repairs. * PROTECTS PATIENT INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY * By securing all information in confidential space, following facility confidentiality policy. * CONTRIBUTES TO PI TEAM EFFORTS * By assisting the Clinical Resource Specialist with data collection, monitoring, analyzing and reporting. * QUALIFICATIONS * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Education * Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required * Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred * Work Experience * 1-2 years of experience required * Clinical experience in all areas of respiratory care is preferred * Licenses / Certifications * Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapy license required * BLS/CPR for a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required

* Promote health, prevent disability, and promote occupational performance in all areas of living by restoring physical capabilities and/or using adaptation/compensation by assisting in evaluation, planning re-evaluation and discharge and by providing intervention. * ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Clinical Skills * Delivers quality care * Pursues educational opportunities * Shares knowledge with others * Uses a wide variety of techniques & technologies * Customizes treatment & communications to individual patient needs (IE cultural & cognitive) * Plans for discharge appropriate to setting & circumstances in a timely manner (IE HEP, equipment, family teaching) * Routinely communicates results of treatments and issues with supervising PT/OT * Follows care plan as developed and consults supervising therapist regarding changes or deviations prior to adjustment if appropriate. * Documentation * Uses objective measurements appropriate to substantiate care * Completes documentation on the date of service * Interventions selected match treatment delivered & meet regulatory standards (IE 3 hr. rule, 8 min. rule) * Documentation substantiates charges selected * Documentation meets clinical policy & procedure guidelines (frequency, timeliness-weekly/monthly notes & discharge instructions) * Team Effort * Adheres to productivity standard * Efficiently & effectively schedules patients * Demonstrates flexibility to help others (IE provide coverage @ other sites, adjust work schedule to meet needs, assist others to cover patients) * Program development & involvement * Staff & student development * Embraces change and promotes positive work environment * PROTECTS CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY * By securing all information in confidential space, following facility confidentiality policy. * COMPLIES WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS * By understanding and adhering to current standards of practice for occupational therapy including code of ethics and practice guidelines established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and AOTA. * By providing appropriate supervision to rehabilitation aides, students and volunteers. * QUALIFICATIONS * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Education * Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant required * Work Experience * Previous experience in healthcare preferred * Licenses / Certifications * Occupational Therapist Assistant certification required * Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital Emily Howatt Pliskatt Pediatric Unit is a specialized inpatient pediatric rehabilitation leader with programs designed specifically to treat children with complex medical and congenital conditions. * Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and intermultidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; delegating and evaluating care assigned to LPNs and CNAs to meet patient care needs. * Essential functions * Identifies patient care requirements * By establishing personal rapport with potential and current patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements. * Uses the nursing process as a framework to deliver care by establishing or contributing to a plan of care with the patient, including a teaching plan, within 24 hours of admission * establishing or contributing to prioritization of goals appropriate to the patient's age and ability to learn * estimated length of stay, medical diagnoses and discharge plan * Identifying nursing care needs, writing nursing interventions and identifying educational objectives appropriate to care standards * by reassessing and documenting the effectiveness of nursing actions and the patients progress toward goals as the patient's condition changes * by communicating the plan and patient progress to the interdisciplinary team * delegating the plan of care to other licensed and unlicensed associates within their scope of practice. * Establishes a compassionate environment * By providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families. * Promotes patient's independence * By establishing patient care goals * educating patients, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills * answering questions by applying rehabilitation principles to patients served * by demonstrating competence in providing age-specific care to pediatric patients, adult patients and geriatric patients. * Assures quality of care * By adhering to therapeutic standards * measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards * making or recommending necessary adjustments * following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by the state board of nursing, the State Nurse Practice Act, and other governing agency regulations * by participating in performance improvement activities * by directing and assessing care provided to assigned patients by LPNs, Nursing Assistants, agency personnel, students and other associates. * Resolves patient problems and needs * By utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies * by utilizing established communication methods to ensure resolution of patient problems and needs * by communicating patient status to the interdisciplinary team. * Documents patient care services * By documenting delivery of services, changes in the patient's condition and the patient's response to nursing interventions in the medical record according to policies and procedures. * Maintains patient confidence and organizational confidentiality * By keeping information confidential. * Maintains a safe and clean working environment * By complying with procedures, rules, and regulations * calling for assistance from health care support personnel * by maintaining a clean and safe unit environment * keeping patient rooms, supply rooms and hallways free from clutter * by complying with procedures, rules and regulations * by adhering to infection control policies and procedures, medication administration and storage procedures and controlled substance regulations. * By maintaining compliance with professional, regulatory and governmental standards of care. * By demonstrating knowledge of responsibilities in an emergency situation. * Ensures operation of equipment * By following manufacturer's instructions * troubleshooting malfunctions * entering work orders for equipment repairs * evaluating new equipment and techniques. * Demonstrates financial accountability * By checking stock to determine inventory level * anticipating needed supplies * using equipment/supplies as needed to accomplish job results * By minimizing overtime by work prioritization and delegation * recognizes and complies with RN's role in reimbursement for patient care services. * By identifying and providing input to Nurse Managers on work methods that reduce the cost and/or time required to deliver patient care. * By maintaining awareness of the unit budget. * Maintains professional and technical knowledge * By identifying personal educational needs and opportunities * attending educational workshops * completing mandatory educational requirements * reviewing professional publications * establishing personal networks * participating in professional organizations * sharing new knowledge with teams * attending unit meetings * reading unit memos * participating in committees, projects and PI activities. * By maintaining responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-service and/or continuing education programs. * Maintains a Cooperative Relationship Among Health Care Teams * By communicating information * responding to requests * building rapport * participating in team problem-solving methods * by communicating patient care or team issues to the nurse manager or supervisor * holding each team member accountable for patient and team outcomes * participate in team meetings * offering suggestions for improvement to the program director * utilizing the chain of command to present issues or concerns * demonstrate positive conflict resolution skills with all associates * treat all associates with dignity and respect. * Contributes to organizational team effort * By arriving on duty as scheduled, maintaining attendance, punching in and out as per Good Shepherd policy and maintaining etime sheet. * By demonstrating flexibility in response to change by offering to assist team members with patient care needs and unit activities that arise throughout the shift * participating in orienting new employees * meeting dress code requirements. * By attending meetings as requested by organizational leaders * by positively representing the profession and organization at work and away from work * promoting and participating in organizational goals. * By mentoring channels of communication among nursing shifts, disciplines, departments, and external customers. * By utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies, to assure resolution of patient problems and needs. * Qualifications * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Education * Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma required * Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred * Work Experience * Previous med-surg experience or rehabilitation experience preferred * Licenses / Certifications * Registered Nurse license required * Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required * PALS certification preferred for all staff (must be acquired within first 6 months of employment) * Certification in Rehabilitation Nursing preferred (must be acquired with 2 years of employment)