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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. Minimum cleaning and maintenance of R.T. equipment.

1. Prepares and tests R.T. equipment for proper and safe operation and periodically checks R.T. equipment in use and on units for proper operation and routine service. Reports malfunctioning equipment to manager.

1. Follows and enforces safety rules, instruction and procedures of the Respiratory Therapy Department and hospital to contain and minimize the spread of infection.

1. Receives, documents, and executes physician’s orders relating to Respiratory Care Order Set. Interprets and evaluates physician’s orders and charts that pertain to respiratory and identifies possible contraindications to medications, treatments, and related hazard with their use.

1. Measures and administers prescribed medications to patients, such as oxygen and aerosolized medications. Administers the following procedures or therapies; EzPAP, chest physical therapy, incentive spirometry, TB skin tests, pulse oximetry, and bedside pulmonary function/mechanics, high flow oxygen therapy.

1. Assesses patient’s condition and response to respiratory therapy by checking patients pulse, blood pressure, respiratory frequency, tidal volume, inspiratory pressure, cough, sputum, breath sounds, and other pertinent data that relates to the patient. Must also be alert to adverse reactions of patient during treatment, plus be aware of proper response to emergencies.

1. Recognizes and responds to the signs of cardiopulmonary arrest and/or failure and life threatening arrhythmias during EKG’s. As necessary, assists in performing and or initiating CPR procedures.

1. Modifies therapy to deal with adverse or ineffective patient response or reports changes to shift supervisor.

1. Records procedures, patient response, and medication administration in compliance with departmental documentation requirements. Relays same information.

1. Participates in in-services, continuing education, and other staff development activities.

1. Keeps confidential all patient information received and follows MMC Guest Relations guidelines.

1. Evaluates ABG reports and checks for accuracy of results and reports abnormal reports to proper therapist, nurse, and/or physician.

1. Performs arterial punctures when certified to perform procedure by Medical Director (otherwise procedure is done only under direct supervision of ABG certified individual). Able to run ABG samples on the GEM Premier 4000.

1. Performs nasal and tracheal suctioning of patients of all ages and obtains tracheal secretions for culture.

1. Performs CPR procedures as part of Stat Code Team.

1. Maintains patients on continuous mechanical ventilators and is responsible for providing these patients with respiratory care (monitors patients every 1-3 hours).

1. Under the supervision of registered therapist, performs the following tasks;

• Is primarily responsible for the respiratory stature of patients in ICU and makes appropriate decisions to insure that these patients are receiving the best in respiratory care; recommends or obtains ABG samples, x-rays, O2, and other respiratory care procedures that one feels is necessary for the patient’s welfare.
• Implements weaning procedures from continuous mechanical ventilations and monitors patients during this procedure.
• Alerts therapist, supervisor, RN, and Physician or Medical Director to any changes in the cardiopulmonary status of patients in the ICU or any other critically ill patient of any age.
• Monitors endotracheal cuffs on patients of all ages with artificial airways; assists in airway care as indicated.
• Assists in clinical instruction of RT students.
• Auscultates lungs of patients in ICU and reports findings to proper RN, therapist, or physician.
• Instructs patients, families, and other MMC personnel in the proper care of RT procedures and techniques.
• May assist physician in performing bronchoscopy, certified by medical director. Maintains all supplies, monitors patients, obtains cultures and cytology samples and sterilizes equipment.  Participates in conscious sedation procedures and patient monitoring.

1. Perform skin testing (certified by Medical Director)

1. Provides pulmonary services in the Emergency Department. Performs patients assessments and treatment according to the Emergency Department/Respiratory Care protocol.

1. Participates in departmental or multidisciplinary teams related to clinical quality, safety, education, best practices, or process improvements.

1. Follows MMC & Pulmonary Medicine infection control policies.

1. Performs other related duties as assigned.

1. Performs all duties under supervision of Registered Therapist or shift supervisor.

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. 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. 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:

• Strong leadership, motivational and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of computers is required, with the ability to enter and retrieve data, and electronically notate patient accounting software and other required applications/systems.
• Must demonstrate detail orientation, critical thinking, and problem solving ability.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication and customer service skills, with ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor in high stress situations.
• Must demonstrate ability to work successfully with internal and external customers. Outstanding customer relations skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Must demonstrate ability to educate, persuade, and negotiate effectively with patients and families.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

Assists rehab manager with routine management issues, such as colleague staffing and work assignments; colleague satisfaction initiatives; orientation and/or training of new clerical staff; implementation of clinic policy, procedures, and process; maintenance of facilities and equipment; stocking of supplies; patient satisfaction.

Coordinates and completes orientation and training of new clerical staff.  Assists with onboarding of all new department colleagues and provides guidance and education to other clerical staff.  Participates in competency assessment development and process.

Reception/Scheduling:  Provides assistance, guidance, and direction to visitors and patients, in person and over the phone, in a manner designed to yield a high level of customer satisfaction.   Schedules appointments and maintains an efficient Master schedule for Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy.  Monitors patient flow through reception and works with team to minimize waits and delays in patient care. 

Registration/Verification:  Registers patients, verifies physician orders, updates demographics and insurance on existing patients and obtains signatures for proper billing.  Pre-certifies patient insurance when necessary to ensure payment and correct billing.

Customer Service:  Answers phones and greets customers in a friendly manner.  Accepts customer complaints, solves problems when possible, and escalates to supervisor when necessary. 

Medical Records:  Responsible for several tasks related to the paper flow through the department.  Establishes, prepares and files outpatient medical record charts for all services.  Copies, files, faxes, scans and routes outpatient medical records and correspondence to physicians, medical records department and third party payers.  Pulls medical record charts daily for all service areas.  Completes discharge process on all patients and forwards appropriate record information to Health Information.

Billing:  Daily monitoring of billing sheets for accuracy and complete information; inputs patient data, charges and adjustments; generates statistical billing data as requested by manager/director.

Rehab Support:  Assists with rehabilitative services for patients of all ages under the direct supervision of the therapists and/or assistant.  Transports patients to and from therapy in accordance with patient schedule.  Maintains inventory of rehabilitation equipment and assists for ordering of supplies.  Provides coverage for other staff when needed.  Demonstrates support for and participates as requested in accomplishing Rehab Services goals and objectives.

Serves patients over the phone by answering incoming telephone calls, ascertaining caller information, and transferring to appropriate party, or taking messages.

Demonstrates support for and participates in accomplishing team goals and objectives.  

Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.
• COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude.
• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results.
• EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.

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

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. 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

• Perform Patient assessments with patients in a specific service area.

• Assign a physical therapy treatment diagnosis.

• Establishes plan of care with objective, measurable goals.

• Provides interventions supported by evidenced based practice in accordance to the established plan of care.

• Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment to achieve goals.

• Plans for discharge.

• Communicates with patient, family, caregivers and members of team to promote maximum benefit of care.

• Provide patient care documentation that meets quality standards and supports ethical billing practice.

• Demonstrates ability to organize workload and manage time effectively.

• Maintains positive working relationship with patients and referral base.

• Demonstrates teamwork by routinely offering to help others or assisting others whenever needed.

• Demonstrates ability to handle difficult and/or stressful situations appropriately.

• Shares knowledge through service as a clinical instructor and mentoring new staff.

• Shares knowledge with department and community through participation with educational offerings.

• 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.