Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network jobs in Allentown, PA - 34 jobs

Every day, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation breaks new ground. Whether it's innovative new technology at our state-of-the art rehabilitation hospital in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, or changing lives at one of our 26 outpatient locations, we are always striving to be the best we can be. As a physical, occupational or speech therapist at Good Shepherd, you have a unique opportunity to be part of a diverse team that is committed to helping our patients achieve more. It's a career opportunity unlike any other, where you'll enjoy: New Clinical Ladder Program so you can set goals, reach them and be rewarded and recognized as best in class Complimentary MedBridge Subscription so you can recieve high quality education and CEUs Free Opportunities for Clinical Certification in areas like LSVT, Low Vision, Manual Therapy, Vestibular and Aquatics Support for Guiding Your Own Research and Scholarly Work through the Good Shepherd Innovation Grants Program Multiple Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Programs (Pediatrics, Neurorehabilitation, Vision and Orthopedics, etc.) We currently have a career opportunity with our Cedar Pointe (Allentown, PA) outpatient team for a Physical Therapist. The team at Cedar Pointe offers Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy services and treats a variety of diagnoses including ortho and neuro. Aquatic therapy is also offered at this site. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience, but new graduates are encouraged to apply as well. JOB SUMMARY Facilitates restoration of function and prevention of disability for patients with rehabilitation needs and/or physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Identifies Patient Rehabilitation Care Requirements By assessing patient condition upon order of physician and at regular intervals during assigned shift integrating patient information to facilitate holistic patient care Plans, Implements And Evaluates Rehabilitative Care By setting goals, collaborating and communicating with health-care team, patients and families acting on physician's order and patient need in a timely manner documenting interventions and responses revising care plans based on patient response. Provides Information To Patients And Healthcare Team By meeting them providing educational information in conjunction with direct care providers related to treatments, procedures, and continuing care requirements answering questions and requests. Monitors Delivery Of Care By completing patient rounds documenting care identifying process improvements leading to desired care outcomes intervening to overcome deviations in the expected plan of care reviewing the plan with patients in conjunction with direct care providers maintaining ongoing communication with care management regarding variances from the care plan or transfer/discharge plan. Assures Quality Of Care By fostering practices that adhere to the hospital's philosophy, goals and standards of care measuring outcomes against patient care goals and standards making or recommending necessary adjustments adhering to applicable licensure regulations, government regulations and other accreditation standards. Protects Self, Co-Workers, And Patients By interpreting and implementing policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, and equipment cleaning and storage procedures. Respects Patients By recognizing their rights providing emotional, psycho-social, and spiritual support maintaining confidentiality. Maintains Safe And Clean Working Environment By complying with procedures, rules and regulations calling for assistance from support personnel, keeping patient rooms and therapy areas in a neat and orderly fashion cleaning assigned equipment or areas according to procedure. Maintains Professional And Technical Knowledge By attending educational workshops and journal clubs reviewing professional publications establishing personal networks participating local, state and national professional organizations and societies maintaining regulatory requirements by licensing body attending annual in-services, special interest groups and CEU events attending at least 80% of staff meetings conducting annual learning sessions in collaboration with clinical educator, identifies learning needs and seeks professional improvement. Contributes To The Team Effort By accomplishing related results as needed, follows through on delegated tasks, responds to coworkers requests for assistance, demonstrates behaviors as defined by the GSSH-A code of conduct and acts as a resource and/or leader when the need arises. Promotes The Development Of Good Shepherd As A System By volunteering as a representative of Good Shepherd at community events acting as a preceptor for new associates or students communicating performance outcomes and results responding to change in a constructive, positive manner. 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 required Work Experience Previous outpatient experience preferred Licenses / Certifications Physical Therapist license required Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association 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 Certified Nursing Assistant to join our family! * JOB SUMMARY * To provide and participate in the delivery of basic nursing care such as grooming, oral feeding, transfers, toileting, oral care, weight taking, vital signs, etc., as well as maintenance of the unit environment, all under the supervision of a licensed nurse. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS MAINTAINS PROVISION OF QUALITY CARE Renders basic nursing care in compliance with Residents' Rights, under the supervision of a licensed nurse * Responds professionally and anticipates resident need * Complies with individualized care plans of residents * Receives reports regarding assigned residents as beginning of shift * Reports off to supervising nurse at end of shift and whenever leaving unit * Assists residents to attain or maintain their highest practicable level (physically, mentally, and psychologically) * Utilizes resident specific information as conversation topics * Assists residents to receive care in a timeframe and manner according to their preferences * Reports changes in resident status, resident response to care, equipment and supply needs, repairs and maintenance needs, safety hazards, unusually occurrences or observations, and completion of assignments to licensed staff * Documents resident care accurately and in a timely manner * Respects residents' rights * Contributes to the residents care plan by providing resident-specific physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual information derived through care giving activities * Assists with resident admissions, transfers, and discharges * Prepares rooms for new admissions * Provides supportive care to residents as end of life * Demonstrates knowledge of working with persons with cognitive loss * MAINTAINS CONFIDENTIALITY * Complies with all aspects HIPAA * Conforms with organizational policies and procedures with regard to maintaining confidentiality of resident and organizational information * ATTENDS TO RESIDENT PHYSICAL, PSYCHOSOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS * Educates self and utilizes knowledge of resident preferences, needs, competencies, history, and cultural background through resident interaction, conversation, interview , and observation, in planning and provision of care * Incorporates and implements strategies to include psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual components into resident's daily life * Communicates information pertaining to residents' physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual characteristics/preferences, to the interdisciplinary team * ASSISTS AND/OR RENDERS ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING TO RESIDENTS * Performs direct and indirect resident care activities as per the plan of care and consistent with LTC policies and procedures including, but not limited to: bathing (bed bath, tub, shower), feeding, toileting, perineal care, grooming (hair, nails, foot care), shampooing residents' hair, oral /denture care, measuring intake and output, transfers from bed, chair, and wheelchair, assisting residents in use of assistive devices, positioning residents in chairs, beds, wheelchairs, gericharis, turning and changing resident position, lifting residents with mechanical lifts, performing both passive and active range of motion exercises, making occupied and unoccupied beds, obtaining resident weights, taking vital signs, providing post-mortem care, practicing universal precautions and special isolation techniques, monitoring devices as per plan of care * Transporting and escorting residents as needed * ENSURES RESIDENT SAFETY * Demonstrates knowledge of all organizational emergency codes and participates effectively * Demonstrates knowledge and skill in resident transfers, oral feeding, and provision of personal hygiene * Protects residents from compilations and injuries * Responds to the concerns, potential or actual injury, and/or distress of all residents, visitors, and staff * Protects residents from abuse and neglect and reports suspected and/or actual abuse to supervisor * MAINTAINS A SAFE & CLEAN WORKING ENVIROMENT * Complies with Infection Control policies, procedures, and regulations * Complies with organizational / Infection Control standards on storage and disposal of toxic and non-toxic chemicals and other wastes * Coordinates with health care support personnel as necessary * Keep equipment, supplies, and residents furniture clean * Keeps environment clean * ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT * Demonstrates knowledge and skill on appropriate usage of equipment according to manufacture's instructions * Participates in the evaluation and recommendation of new equipment * DEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY * Utilizes equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results * Demonstrate time management skills through prioritization of tasks * Maintains organizational policy in regard to meal and break time * Reports to duty on time * MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE * Maintains certification and abides by renewal time frame * Identifies professional education needs and opportunities * Completes 12 units of mandatory education requirements for certification renewal * Shares new knowledge and learned skills to team members * Participates in committees, projects, and performance improvement activities * Attends staff meetings and development activities to improve knowledge, skill, and competency * MAINTAINS COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG HEALTH CARE TEAMS * Demonstrates knowledge of the organizational structure through compliance with chain of command to present issues and concerns regarding resident care * Participates in team problem-solving methods * Demonstrates positive conflict resolution skills with all associates * Participates in team meetings and recommends suggestions for improvement * Treats all associates with dignity and respect * Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of resident care plans * Directs resident / visitor complaints to licensed staff * Maintains organizational dress code expectations * CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM EFFORT * Accomplishes related results * Attends meetings as requested * Represents the profession and organization both at work and outside the facility, in a positive manner * Promotes and participates in organizational goals 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 * Work Experience * Previous rehabilitation or LTC experience preferred * Licenses / Certifications * Certified Nursing Assistant certification required * Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required

* Provides critical operational, administrative, and coordination support for Good Shepherd Learns & Creates (GSL&C). This role ensures smooth execution of the clinical rotation and observation programs, mandatory education processes, educational activities, event logistics, purchasing, and general departmental operations. The Administrative Assistant works closely with students, universities, clinical teams, Marketing, HR, Nursing, Contract Management, and other internal and external partners to maintain an efficient and positive experience for all stakeholders who engage with GSL&C programs. * ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * CLINICAL ROTATION & STUDENT OBSERVER PROGRAM COORDINATION * Coordinates all therapy clinical rotation and student observer programs, including inbox management, stakeholder communication, and onboarding compliance. * Schedules therapy clinical affiliation and observer students across the organization. * Oversees student application cycles; distributes materials to instructors and supports student-instructor placement decisions. * Maintains the annual Clinical Rotation SmartSheet and verifies completeness of onboarding materials. * Communicates with students and site managers to confirm readiness and start dates. * Coordinates the two annual match windows (Fall & Spring) and communicates timelines to university partners. * Maintains and updates the affiliation agreement spreadsheet; partners with Contract Management to ensure agreements remain current. * Ensures student program content on the external website is accurate and updated by coordinating with Marketing. * Monitors the Learn inbox and routes inquiries appropriately. * COORDINATION OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES, EVENT SCHEDULING, & LOGISTICS * Collaborates with content developers to gather required documentation for continuing education unit/credits (CEU) applications. * Submits CEU applications and maintains all CEU approval documentation. * Coordinates event scheduling, logistics, room reservations, communication, and onsite support for GSL&C and research activities. * Coordinates and communicates with internal stakeholders to ensure annual mandatory education content is renewed annually within the learning management system. * ENSURES OPERATION OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND LAB EQUIPMENT * Serves as the primary point of contact for technology and equipment issues, coordinating troubleshooting needs with IT, BioMed, external vendors, and internal stakeholders. * Initiates repair or maintenance requests for lab technologies and track progress through resolution; maintain associated documentation. * Maintains inventory of lab equipment, software licenses, and service agreements. * Coordinates scheduling and logistics for lab utilization across clinical programs, research activities, and academic partnerships. * PRODUCES INFORMATION * By transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics as needed and in a very efficient and timely manner. * ASSISTS MANAGEMENT TEAM * By performing administrative and delegated duties that involve confidential information and interaction with members of management, all associates, volunteers, patients/residents/clients and the community. * By arranging travel, planning meetings and events, and participating in special events organization as requested. * ASSISTS THE OFFICE STAFF * By sorting and distributing mail, ensuring receipt of key reports and other duties as assigned. * MAINTAINS DEPARTMENT SECURITY * By following internal policies related to confidentiality. * SUPPLIES * Ensures adequate level of supplies is maintained by inventorying amounts on hand and replenishing stock when needed. * WELCOMES GUESTS AND CUSTOMERS * By greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries. * MAINTAINS CUSTOMER CONFIDENCE AND PROTECTS THE ORGANIZATION * By keeping information confidential. * CONTRIBUTES TO TEAM EFFORT * By assisting others when necessary. * 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 * 3-5 years of progressive professional assistant experience and responsibility preferred * Experience in healthcare, higher education, or academic clinical placement coordination preferred * Licenses / Certifications * N/A

Every day, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation breaks new ground. Whether it's innovative new technology at our state-of-the art rehabilitation hospital in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, or changing lives at one of our 26 outpatient locations, we are always striving to be the best we can be. As a physical, occupational or speech therapist at Good Shepherd, you have a unique opportunity to be part of a diverse team that is committed to helping our patients achieve more. It's a career opportunity unlike any other, where you'll enjoy: New Clinical Ladder Program so you can set goals, reach them and be rewarded and recognized as best in class Complimentary MedBridge Subscription so you can recieve high quality education and CEUs Free Opportunities for Clinical Certification in areas like LSVT, Low Vision, Manual Therapy, Vestibular and Aquatics Support for Guiding Your Own Research and Scholarly Work through the Good Shepherd Innovation Grants Program Multiple Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Programs (Pediatrics, Neurorehabilitation, Vision and Orthopedics, etc.) Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network has an immediate need for a full time Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (CCC) at our Outpatient Pediatrics site in Allentown, PA. The ideal candidate would have experience and interest in working with the pediatric population in an outpatient setting, as well as experience working as part of a multidisciplinary care team. We need an SLP-CCC for this role. On-site feeding training will be offered. JOB SUMMARY The Speech Language Pathologist provides rehabilitative services to patients/clients who have reduced communicative function in a Home Health setting. Improve functional communication, provide patient/family education and serve as a resource for community services. HOURS Monday-Friday Some evenings required JOB SUMMARY Provide rehabilitative services to patients/clients who have reduced communicative or swallow function. Improve functional communication and swallow skills, provide patient/family education and serve as a resource for community services. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS DELIVERS QUALITY CARE By integrating the elements of examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and intervention to optimize outcomes. By optimizing communicative effectiveness. 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 speech 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, 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 speech therapy, guide for professional conduct including the code of ethics and practice guidelines established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. By providing appropriate supervision to speech therapist assistants and students. DEVELOPS LEADERSHIP SKILLS By assisting with supervision of staff, serving as mentor to other staff, proposing, investigating and implementing new methods or problem solving, assisting with program planning, providing input and information for budget development, providing input to and/or delivering staff performance appraisals. PROTECTS PATIENT INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY By securing all information in confidential space, following facility confidentiality policy. EDUCATES STUDENTS AND VOLUNTEERS By supervising/providing educational experiences, providing instruction with verbal and written feedback to students and clinical institutions and arranging educational events with other staff. REQUIREMENTS Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology. Related experience as a student or practicing clinician preferred. Minimum of one year experience in pediatrics required. Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech and Hearing Association and licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. CFY candidates considered as appropriate. Valid CPR certification at hire

* 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

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 Certified Nursing Assistant 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

* 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

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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 ************

Looking for a new career that offers excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement, and endless opportunities for career growth? Then join the Good Shepherd family! Good Shepherd Home Bethlehem is a 60-bed long-term care facility that offers intermediate, heavy, or skilled nursing care for persons with physical disabilities ages 18 years and older. We are looking for a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to join our family! * JOB SUMMARY * To provide and participate in the delivery of basic nursing care such as grooming, oral feeding, transfers, toileting, oral care, weight taking, vital signs, etc., as well as maintenance of the unit environment, all under the supervision of a licensed nurse. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS MAINTAINS PROVISION OF QUALITY CARE Renders basic nursing care in compliance with Residents' Rights, under the supervision of a licensed nurse * Responds professionally and anticipates resident need * Complies with individualized care plans of residents * Receives reports regarding assigned residents as beginning of shift * Reports off to supervising nurse at end of shift and whenever leaving unit * Assists residents to attain or maintain their highest practicable level (physically, mentally, and psychologically) * Utilizes resident specific information as conversation topics * Assists residents to receive care in a timeframe and manner according to their preferences * Reports changes in resident status, resident response to care, equipment and supply needs, repairs and maintenance needs, safety hazards, unusually occurrences or observations, and completion of assignments to licensed staff * Documents resident care accurately and in a timely manner * Respects residents' rights * Contributes to the residents care plan by providing resident-specific physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual information derived through care giving activities * Assists with resident admissions, transfers, and discharges * Prepares rooms for new admissions * Provides supportive care to residents as end of life * Demonstrates knowledge of working with persons with cognitive loss * MAINTAINS CONFIDENTIALITY * Complies with all aspects HIPAA * Conforms with organizational policies and procedures with regard to maintaining confidentiality of resident and organizational information * ATTENDS TO RESIDENT PHYSICAL, PSYCHOSOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS * Educates self and utilizes knowledge of resident preferences, needs, competencies, history, and cultural background through resident interaction, conversation, interview , and observation, in planning and provision of care * Incorporates and implements strategies to include psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual components into resident's daily life * Communicates information pertaining to residents' physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual characteristics/preferences, to the interdisciplinary team * ASSISTS AND/OR RENDERS ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING TO RESIDENTS * Performs direct and indirect resident care activities as per the plan of care and consistent with LTC policies and procedures including, but not limited to: bathing (bed bath, tub, shower), feeding, toileting, perineal care, grooming (hair, nails, foot care), shampooing residents' hair, oral /denture care, measuring intake and output, transfers from bed, chair, and wheelchair, assisting residents in use of assistive devices, positioning residents in chairs, beds, wheelchairs, gericharis, turning and changing resident position, lifting residents with mechanical lifts, performing both passive and active range of motion exercises, making occupied and unoccupied beds, obtaining resident weights, taking vital signs, providing post-mortem care, practicing universal precautions and special isolation techniques, monitoring devices as per plan of care * Transporting and escorting residents as needed * ENSURES RESIDENT SAFETY * Demonstrates knowledge of all organizational emergency codes and participates effectively * Demonstrates knowledge and skill in resident transfers, oral feeding, and provision of personal hygiene * Protects residents from compilations and injuries * Responds to the concerns, potential or actual injury, and/or distress of all residents, visitors, and staff * Protects residents from abuse and neglect and reports suspected and/or actual abuse to supervisor * MAINTAINS A SAFE & CLEAN WORKING ENVIROMENT * Complies with Infection Control policies, procedures, and regulations * Complies with organizational / Infection Control standards on storage and disposal of toxic and non-toxic chemicals and other wastes * Coordinates with health care support personnel as necessary * Keep equipment, supplies, and residents furniture clean * Keeps environment clean * ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT * Demonstrates knowledge and skill on appropriate usage of equipment according to manufacture's instructions * Participates in the evaluation and recommendation of new equipment * DEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY * Utilizes equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results * Demonstrate time management skills through prioritization of tasks * Maintains organizational policy in regard to meal and break time * Reports to duty on time * MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE * Maintains certification and abides by renewal time frame * Identifies professional education needs and opportunities * Completes 12 units of mandatory education requirements for certification renewal * Shares new knowledge and learned skills to team members * Participates in committees, projects, and performance improvement activities * Attends staff meetings and development activities to improve knowledge, skill, and competency * MAINTAINS COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG HEALTH CARE TEAMS * Demonstrates knowledge of the organizational structure through compliance with chain of command to present issues and concerns regarding resident care * Participates in team problem-solving methods * Demonstrates positive conflict resolution skills with all associates * Participates in team meetings and recommends suggestions for improvement * Treats all associates with dignity and respect * Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of resident care plans * Directs resident / visitor complaints to licensed staff * Maintains organizational dress code expectations * CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM EFFORT * Accomplishes related results * Attends meetings as requested * Represents the profession and organization both at work and outside the facility, in a positive manner * Promotes and participates in organizational goals 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 * Work Experience * Previous rehabilitation or LTC experience preferred * Licenses / Certifications * Certified Nursing Assistant certification required * Basic Life Support / CPR, as 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

* 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

Would you like to work only 1 weekend in a 4-week cycle? 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 Registered Nurses to join our family! * JOB SUMMARY * Promotes and restores residents' health by completing the nursing process. Collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary team members. Provides physical and psychological support to residents\ and families. Delegates and evaluate care rendered by LPNs and CNAs to meet resident care needs. * ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * IDENTIFIES RESIDENT CARE REQUIREMENTS * Utilizes the Nursing Process as framework to deliver care by establishing or contributing to a plan of care with the resident * Establishes and contributes to prioritization of goals with the resident and interdisciplinary team * Identifies nursing diagnoses * Identifies teaching objectives appropriate to care standards * Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and resident progress toward goals as resident condition changes * Continuously identifies actual and potential problems after implementation of nursing interventions * Communicates plan of care and residents' progress to interdisciplinary team * Delegates plan of care to other licensed and unlicensed associates within their scope of practice * Establishes rapport with potential and actual residents and other persons in a position to understand care requirements * Provide holistic care that addresses physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual needs * ESTABLISHES A COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT * Provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members * PROMOTES RESIDENT INDEPENDENCE * Establishes care goals with residents * Educates residents, family members, and friends to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills * Demonstrates competence in providing care to residents * ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE * Adheres to therapeutic standards * Measure health outcomes against resident goals and standards * Continually recommends appropriate adjustments to resident plan of care * Complies with organizational and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by State Board of Nursing, State Nurse Practice Act, an other governing agency regulations * Participates in performance improvement activities by directing and assessing care provided to residents by RNs, LPNs, CNAs, agency personnel, students, and other associates * RESOLVES RESIDENT PROBLEMS & NEEDS * Utilizes interdisciplinary team strategies * Utilized established communication methods to ensure resolution of resident problems and needs * Communicates resident status to interdisciplinary team members * DOCUMENTS RESIDENTS CARE SERVICES * Documents delivery of service, changes in resident condition, and resident response to nursing interventions in the resident medical record and other departmental records according to policies and procedures * Ensures documentation of care rendered by other staff members * Reviews, transcribes, communicates, and implements physician orders * MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY * Complies with HIPAA * Ensures that all resident and organizational information is kept confidential * MAINTAINS SAFE & CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT * Complies with Infection Control policies, procedures, and regulations * Complies with policies and procedures on storage and disposal of controlled substances, toxic and non-toxic chemicals, and other wastes * Coordinates with health care support personnel * ENSURES RESIDENT SAFETY * Demonstrates skills and knowledge in compliance with the policies and procedures on medication and treatment administration * Ensures CNAs and other staff members' compliance on resident appropriate transfers, feeding, and personal hygiene * Responds to resident medical and psychological concerns, potential or actual injury and or distress * Complies with the policies and procedures on handling resident abuse * ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT * Demonstrates knowledge and skills on appropriate usage of equipment according to manufacturer's instructions necessary in the delivery of care to residents. * This includes troubleshooting malfunctions and requesting maintenance orders for repairs * Participates in evaluation and recommendation of new equipment * DEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY * Ensures availability and inventory of stock supplies * Utilizes equipment and or supplies as needed to accomplish job results * Demonstrates time management skills through prioritization and delegation of tasks * Complies with nurses' roles on reimbursement for resident care services * MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE * Identifies professional education needs and opportunities * Attends educational workshops * Completes mandatory educational requirements * Review professional publications * Participates in professional organizations * Shares new knowledge and learned skills with team members * Attends unit meetings * Participates in committees, projects, and performance improvement activities * Be willing to support principles and practices that are consistent with high quality nursing care and resident services * Follows accepted policies and procedures * Adheres to professional code of ethics * MAINTAINS COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG HEALTH CARE TEAMS * Demonstrates knowledge in the organizational structure through compliance with the chain of command to present issues and concerns regarding resident care * Participates in team problem-solving methods * Holds each team member accountable for resident and team outcomes * Demonstrates positive conflict resolution skills with all associates * Participates in team meetings and recommends suggestions for improvement * Treats all associates with dignity and respect * Accepts and gives shift report in a timely manner * Demonstrates self-awareness and emotional maturity * Demonstrates skill and ability to effectively work with persons from diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds * CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM EFFORT * Accomplishes relates results as needed * Attends meetings as requested by organizational leaders * Represents positively, the profession and organization at work and outside the facility * Promotes and participates in organizational goals * By responding to change in a consistent and positive manner. * 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 long term care, med-surg, or rehabilitation experience preferred * Licenses / Certifications * Registered Nurse license required * Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required

* 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

* 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

* Promotes and restores residents' health by completing the nursing process. Collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary team members. Provides physical and psychological support to residents\ and families. Delegates and evaluate care rendered by LPNs and CNAs to meet resident care needs. * ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * IDENTIFIES RESIDENT CARE REQUIREMENTS * Utilizes the Nursing Process as framework to deliver care by establishing or contributing to a plan of care with the resident * Establishes and contributes to prioritization of goals with the resident and interdisciplinary team * Identifies nursing diagnoses * Identifies teaching objectives appropriate to care standards * Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and resident progress toward goals as resident condition changes * Continuously identifies actual and potential problems after implementation of nursing interventions * Communicates plan of care and residents' progress to interdisciplinary team * Delegates plan of care to other licensed and unlicensed associates within their scope of practice * Establishes rapport with potential and actual residents and other persons in a position to understand care requirements * Provide holistic care that addresses physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual needs * ESTABLISHES A COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT * Provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members * PROMOTES RESIDENT INDEPENDENCE * Establishes care goals with residents * Educates residents, family members, and friends to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills * Demonstrates competence in providing care to residents * ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE * Adheres to therapeutic standards * Measure health outcomes against resident goals and standards * Continually recommends appropriate adjustments to resident plan of care * Complies with organizational and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by State Board of Nursing, State Nurse Practice Act, an other governing agency regulations * Participates in performance improvement activities by directing and assessing care provided to residents by RNs, LPNs, CNAs, agency personnel, students, and other associates * RESOLVES RESIDENT PROBLEMS & NEEDS * Utilizes interdisciplinary team strategies * Utilized established communication methods to ensure resolution of resident problems and needs * Communicates resident status to interdisciplinary team members * DOCUMENTS RESIDENTS CARE SERVICES * Documents delivery of service, changes in resident condition, and resident response to nursing interventions in the resident medical record and other departmental records according to policies and procedures * Ensures documentation of care rendered by other staff members * Reviews, transcribes, communicates, and implements physician orders * MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY * Complies with HIPAA * Ensures that all resident and organizational information is kept confidential * MAINTAINS SAFE & CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT * Complies with Infection Control policies, procedures, and regulations * Complies with policies and procedures on storage and disposal of controlled substances, toxic and non-toxic chemicals, and other wastes * Coordinates with health care support personnel * ENSURES RESIDENT SAFETY * Demonstrates skills and knowledge in compliance with the policies and procedures on medication and treatment administration * Ensures CNAs and other staff members' compliance on resident appropriate transfers, feeding, and personal hygiene * Responds to resident medical and psychological concerns, potential or actual injury and or distress * Complies with the policies and procedures on handling resident abuse * ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT * Demonstrates knowledge and skills on appropriate usage of equipment according to manufacturer's instructions necessary in the delivery of care to residents. * This includes troubleshooting malfunctions and requesting maintenance orders for repairs * Participates in evaluation and recommendation of new equipment * DEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY * Ensures availability and inventory of stock supplies * Utilizes equipment and or supplies as needed to accomplish job results * Demonstrates time management skills through prioritization and delegation of tasks * Complies with nurses' roles on reimbursement for resident care services * MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE * Identifies professional education needs and opportunities * Attends educational workshops * Completes mandatory educational requirements * Review professional publications * Participates in professional organizations * Shares new knowledge and learned skills with team members * Attends unit meetings * Participates in committees, projects, and performance improvement activities * Be willing to support principles and practices that are consistent with high quality nursing care and resident services * Follows accepted policies and procedures * Adheres to professional code of ethics * MAINTAINS COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG HEALTH CARE TEAMS * Demonstrates knowledge in the organizational structure through compliance with the chain of command to present issues and concerns regarding resident care * Participates in team problem-solving methods * Holds each team member accountable for resident and team outcomes * Demonstrates positive conflict resolution skills with all associates * Participates in team meetings and recommends suggestions for improvement * Treats all associates with dignity and respect * Accepts and gives shift report in a timely manner * Demonstrates self-awareness and emotional maturity * Demonstrates skill and ability to effectively work with persons from diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds * CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM EFFORT * Accomplishes relates results as needed * Attends meetings as requested by organizational leaders * Represents positively, the profession and organization at work and outside the facility * Promotes and participates in organizational goals * By responding to change in a consistent and positive manner. * 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 long term care, med-surg, or rehabilitation experience preferred * Licenses / Certifications * Registered Nurse license required * Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required

* Enhances the effectiveness of the clinical team by collecting patient data, responding to resident/patient requests, providing personal care, and maintaining the clinical environment. * ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * PROVIDES PATIENT CARE * By prioritizing, planning and completing patient care as assigned * attending to personal care needs * assisting with patient transfers and ambulation * obtaining accurate vital signs and other clinical parameters and and specimens including: blood sugar readings, EKG's and drawn blood samples * responding to patient requests * requesting RN or LPN supervision with new or unfamiliar tasks. * Reviews Policy and Procedures prior to performing tasks that are unfamiliar. * ESTABLISHES A COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT * By providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families and other associates. * PROMOTES CUSTOMER SERVICE * By greeting patients, visitors, and associates in person and on the telephone * answering questions within the scope of practice * relaying calls to patients * giving directions * and referring inquires to clinical staff and physicians. * COMMUNICATES INFORMATION * By collecting and documenting in the patient record * providing clinical reports at regular intervals to fellow nursing assistants and nurses * notifying RNs of significant findings or change in patient condition. * DOCUMENTS RESIDENT/PATIENT CARE SERVICES * By recording information in the chart as soon as possible after collection * recording intake/output totals at the end of shift or specified times * records patient activity and care on the chart. * MAINTAINS PATIENT CONFIDENCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONFIDENTIALITY * By keeping information confidential * responding to patient requests using Tact and diplomacy. * COLLECTS RESIDENT/PATIENT INFORMATION * By operating patient care equipment, including blood glucose monitor, blood pressure cuffs, lifts and scales according to policy and procedure * observing patient response to care * engaging patient in conversation and acting upon responses or requests. * PROVIDES A SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT * By completing environmental rounds * keeping patient rooms, supply rooms and hallways free from clutter * applying infection control policies and procedures to daily practice * and other unit specific equipment checks and maintenance duties * meeting dress code requirements and maintaining adequate personal hygiene. * SUPPORTS UNIT EFFICIENCY * By cleaning and restocking patient equipment * assisting with cleaning and monitoring of equipment * contribute to PI activities * using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results * reporting maintenance and equipment issues per policy * reporting to assigned unit on time, ready to meet the responsibilities of the position and Punching in and out as per Good Shepherd policy and maintaining Etime sheet as necessary. * MAINTAINS TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE * By identifying own learning needs * attending educational workshops * by seeking resources to meet learning needs * attending unit meetings * reading unit memos and meeting minutes and meeting ongoing mandatory education requirements. * CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM EFFORT * By arriving on duty as scheduled; maintaining attendance * demonstrating flexibility in response to change * acting as support personnel and perform assigned duties independently to allow licensed associates to complete their responsibilities * by offering to assist other associates with patient care and unit activities that arise throughout the shift. * Participate in orienting new employees * 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 * Work Experience * 1 year acute or long-term experience preferred * Licenses / Certifications * Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required

* Provide rehabilitative services to patients/clients who have reduced communicative or swallow function. Improve functional communication and swallow skills, provide patient/family education and serve as a resource for community services. * ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * DELIVERS QUALITY CARE * By integrating the elements of examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and intervention to optimize outcomes. * By optimizing communicative effectiveness. * 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 speech 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, 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 speech therapy, guide for professional conduct including the code of ethics and practice guidelines established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. * By providing appropriate supervision to speech therapist assistants and students. * DEVELOPS LEADERSHIP SKILLS * By assisting with supervision of staff, serving as mentor to other staff, proposing, investigating and implementing new methods or problem solving, assisting with program planning, providing input and information for budget development, providing input to and/or delivering staff performance appraisals. * PROTECTS PATIENT INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY * By securing all information in confidential space, following facility confidentiality policy. * EDUCATES STUDENTS AND VOLUNTEERS * By supervising/providing educational experiences, providing instruction with verbal and written feedback to students and clinical institutions and arranging educational events with other staff. * 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 * Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech and Hearing Association and licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. * CFY candidates considered as appropriate. * Work Experience * Related experience as a student or practicing clinician preferred. * Licenses / Certifications * N/A