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Required Skills

1. Leads and coordinates the work of other Registered Polysomnographic Technologists and sleep lab operations, including: patient scheduling, scheduling of employees to ensure proper coverage, PTO requests, customer service recovery, maintaining chargemaster, advising manager regarding staff performance reviews, and working with manager to formulate yearly budget.

1. Performs sleep disorder testing on assigned patients.

1. Analyzes the polysomnographic recording and prepares detailed report of sleep stages, sleep architecture, limb movements, respiratory and cardiac events.

1. Provides continuing education for professionals, patients, students, and the public to facilitate the proper identification and treatment of patients of all ages with sleep disorders.

1. Maintains necessary patient records and performs required billing procedures.

1. Maintains equipment and records as required.

1. Performs majority of scoring activities for tests performed.

1. Collaborates with Insurance Verification Specialist to obtain precertification and verification of benefits.

1. Maintains log book for studies performed/cancelled/rescheduled.

1. Tracks wait times for physician reading.

1. Participates in and maintains quality improvement initiatives/accreditation for the program.

1. Maintains constant contact with physicians regarding departmental operations.

1. Assists manager in sleep lab staff development and advancing the level of clinical expertise within the sleep lab department.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented

Required Skills

• Maintains appropriate documentation

• Assesses and evaluates patients’ ability to provide self care; develops discharge plan and goals of care with patient and involved caregivers.
• Assists with making referrals to related agencies taking into consideration freedom of choice.
• Provides information to social service/discharge planners to facilitate discharge planning process.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounding and care conferences with other departments.
• Serves as a resource person to physicians and hospital staff in the appropriate use of health care resources.
• Serves as a liaison with nursing and medical staff and community agencies to facilitate problem solving and to coordinate services.

• Assesses and develops plan early upon admission and revises as needed depending on needs of the patient.
• Accepts on-call as scheduled and responds as needed.
• Takes responsibility for upgrading professional skills and knowledge.
• Prepares and completes reports; participates in special projects.
• Demonstrates clinical competency by completing BLS CPR assigned by Education and ACMA Compass training modules for new employees assigned by Director of Case Management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

1. Carries out patient care program as established by the therapist to patients of all ages.

1. Performs treatment procedures safely and in accordance with American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) standards and department policies.

1. Communicates with the Physical Therapist and other team members to assure effective teamwork within the work setting.

1. Takes appropriate action when warranted by the patient’s condition.

1. Participates in patient care documentation.

1. Maintains the environment and departmental equipment in a neat, functional and safe order.

1. Maintains skills in treatment procedure through utilization of in-service and continuing education opportunities and expertise of other clinical staff personnel.

1. Demonstrates flexibility in daily scheduling of patients

1. Participates in training programs for students, hospital staff and community.

1. Promotes health and safety in the work environment.

1. Actively participates in competency assessment process.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

1. Carries out patient care program as established by the therapist to patients of all ages.

1. Performs treatment procedures safely and in accordance with American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) standards and department policies.

1. Communicates with the Physical Therapist and other team members to assure effective teamwork within the work setting.

1. Takes appropriate action when warranted by the patient’s condition.

1. Participates in patient care documentation.

1. Maintains the environment and departmental equipment in a neat, functional and safe order.

1. Maintains skills in treatment procedure through utilization of in-service and continuing education opportunities and expertise of other clinical staff personnel.

1. Demonstrates flexibility in daily scheduling of patients

1. Participates in training programs for students, hospital staff and community.

1. Promotes health and safety in the work environment.

1. Actively participates in competency assessment process.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Universal Precautions Category I.
• Must possess valid Illinois driver’s license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy (five year MVR will be required). Must show proof of automobile insurance.

• Provides rehabilitative care to patients of all ages. 
• Evaluates treatment needs of assigned physician referred patients of all ages 
• Implements the patient treatment according to the program plan, assesses the patient’s response and revised the program as needed. 
• Effectively communicates with the patient, family members, hospital staff and the public. 
• Attends patient care conferences and outpatient clinics or sees that the needed information is provided to appropriate personnel for reporting. 
• Keeps timely and accurate medical, administrative and education records. 
• Coordinates effective patient care with the assistance of the Physical Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapy Aide. 
• Participates in training programs for students, hospital staff and the community. 
• Maintains skills in treatment procedure through utilization of inservice and continuing education opportunities and expertise of other clinical staff personnel. 
• Demonstrates effective use of departmental equipment for patient care 
• Contributes to the maintenance of a satisfactory work environment. 
• Promotes health and safety in the work environment. 
• Actively participates in competency assessment process. 
• Performs other related work as required or requested. 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

• Maintains flexibility, organizes and prioritizes time to accommodate assigned patient load.
• Meets departmental standards and insurance/reimbursement guidelines for documentation of care.

• Daily notes
• Communicates with doctors
• Recertifications
• Evaluations
• Billing
• Outcome measures

• Evaluates patients; plans and delivers care and treatment to progress patient to goals agreed upon by patient, family and Physician.
• Re-evaluates and plans programs on an ongoing basis.
• Competently applies all Physical Therapy modalities.
• Instructs patients and families in home programs.
• Suggests changes in patients’ clinical approaches, and secures orders as appropriate.
• Communicates and collaborates with rehabilitation team.
• Maintains existing equipment and recommends purchase of new items as consistent with Hospital and Department Strategic Plan.
• Maintains current professional knowledge.

• Attends all mandatory educational programs and continuous education required for licensure.
• Seeks continuing education to improve quality of care.

• Maintains fiscal responsibility of the Department and the Hospital. Compliant and accurate implementation of billing process.
• Actively looks for ways to reduce costs.
• Maintains patient/family confidentiality to comply with HIPPA regulations.
• Provides in-services and public education functions.
• Supervises students, Physical Therapy Assistants, and aides.
• Serves on committees as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director, Managers, and Team Leader.
• Recommends and implements new programs as directed and as they pertain to Hospital and Department Strategic Plan.

Required Skills

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.

• Therapy and instruction— Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects as it pertains to the clinical instruction of students.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to evaluate and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of Human anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
• Knowledge of laws and government regulations as they apply to State and National standards.
• Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Good knowledge of the standard practices, equipment and rules relating to word processing, written and oral communications.
• Good working knowledge and ability to perform basic computer skills such as but limited to word processing, data entry, and documentation.
• Gives full attention to what other people are saying, takes time to understand the points being made, asks questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Actively looks for ways to help people, co-workers, and other departments.
• Understands the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Able to communicate through clear and concise written, verbal, and listening skills with physicians, consultants, and Rehabilitation team members, patients and patients’ families.
• Ability to anticipate problems and potential outcomes.
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• Ability to identify and understand the speech/language of another person.

Required Skills

• Maintains flexibility, organizes and prioritizes time to accommodate assigned patient load.
• Meets departmental standards and insurance/reimbursement guidelines for documentation of care.

• Daily notes
• Communicates with doctors
• Recertifications
• Evaluations
• Billing
• Outcome measures

• Evaluates patients; plans and delivers care and treatment to progress patient to goals agreed upon by patient, family and Physician.
• Re-evaluates and plans programs on an ongoing basis.
• Competently applies all Physical Therapy modalities.
• Instructs patients and families in home programs.
• Suggests changes in patients’ clinical approaches, and secures orders as appropriate.
• Communicates and collaborates with rehabilitation team.
• Maintains existing equipment and recommends purchase of new items as consistent with Hospital and Department Strategic Plan.
• Maintains current professional knowledge.

• Attends all mandatory educational programs and continuous education required for licensure.
• Seeks continuing education to improve quality of care.

• Maintains fiscal responsibility of the Department and the Hospital. Compliant and accurate implementation of billing process.
• Actively looks for ways to reduce costs.
• Maintains patient/family confidentiality to comply with HIPPA regulations.
• Provides in-services and public education functions.
• Supervises students, Physical Therapy Assistants, and aides.
• Serves on committees as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director, Managers, and Team Leader.
• Recommends and implements new programs as directed and as they pertain to Hospital and Department Strategic Plan.

Required Skills

Essential Functions and Job Duties

• Maintains flexibility, organizes and prioritizes time to accommodate assigned patient load.
• Meets departmental standards and insurance/reimbursement guidelines for documentation of care.

• Daily notes
• Communicates with doctors
• Re-certifications
• Evaluations
• Billing
• Outcome measures

• Evaluates patients; plans and delivers care and treatment to progress patient to goals agreed upon by patient, family and Physician.
• Re-evaluates and plans programs on an ongoing basis.
• Competently applies all Physical Therapy modalities.
• Instructs patients and families in home programs.
• Suggests changes in patients’ clinical approaches, and secures orders as appropriate.
• Communicates and collaborates with rehabilitation team.
• Maintains existing equipment and recommends purchase of new items as consistent with Hospital and Department Strategic Plan.
• Maintains current professional knowledge.

• Attends all mandatory educational programs and continuous education required for licensure.
• Seeks continuing education to improve quality of care.

• Compliant and accurate implementation of billing process.
• Maintains fiscal responsibility of the Department and the Hospital.
• Accepts additional duties and remains flexible in work schedule.

• Serves on task force as requested.
• Assist with CQI studies.
• Conducts communication education.
• Assists Clinical Specialist in staff education.
• Supervises students as requested.

• Maintains patient/family confidentiality to comply with HIPPA regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director, Managers, and Team Leader.

Required Skills

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.

• Therapy and instruction— Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects as it pertains to the clinical instruction of students.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to evaluate and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of Human anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
• Knowledge of laws and government regulations as they apply to State and National standards.
• Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Good knowledge of the standard practices, equipment and rules relating to word processing, written and oral communications.
• Good working knowledge and ability to perform basic computer skills such as but limited to word processing, data entry, and documentation.
• Gives full attention to what other people are saying, takes time to understand the points being made, asks questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Actively looks for ways to help people, co-workers, and other departments.
• Understands the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Able to communicate through clear and concise written, verbal, and listening skills with physicians, consultants, and Rehabilitation team members, patients and patients’ families.
• Ability to anticipate problems and potential outcomes.
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• Ability to identify and understand the speech/language of another person.
• Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.