Rehabilitation Coordinator, Speech Therapist

Facility Name: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield

Position: Rehabilitation Coordinator - Speech Therapist

Shift: Full Time Days

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm

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Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health a. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Rehabilitation Coordinator joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those w

More about our team:

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield is60-bed Rehabilitation Hospital. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries and other conditions. Our Unit is a very fast-paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The incumbent shall be responsible for providing therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the discipline's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. The incumbent shall also be accountable for and contribute to program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The incumbent shall be a graduate of a program in his/her professional discipline and shall hold an applicable and current license to practice as a Speech Therapist.
• Experience working with an adult and geriatric population is preferred.
• Experience serving people with physical disabilities is preferred. Computer and current technology competence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES STANDARDS PROFESSIONAL/LEADERSHIP AREA PROFESSINAL/LEADERSHIP AREA

• Coordinate the development of team members through structured activities.
• Assist the Program Director in providing team leadership.
• Communicate and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers and others.
• Promote adherence to policies and practices of applicable professional organizations, client hospital and Lifepoint.
• Contribute to client relations and marketing activities.
• Monitor team members' competencies, licenses/certifications, and memberships in applicable professional organizations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES STANDARDS CLINICAL AREA CLINICAL AREA

• Conduct initial assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide clinical and age appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Evaluate patient response to treatment
• Document the course of patient care including progress made and continuing need for treatment.
• Provide patient and family education on tasks and resources that will assist with continued functional independence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES STANDARDS INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM AREA INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM AREA

• Coordinate treatment activity between disciplines and team members.
• Participate in team business meetings.
• Contribute to development of improved efficiency and productivity of unit clinical/administrative functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES STANDARDS QUALITY MANAGEMENT AREA QUALITY MANAGEMENT AREA

• Participate in coordination of facility/unit quality management and program evaluation activities.
• Collect quality review data.
• Participate in survey preparation activities.
• Participate in facility/unit safety committee activities.
• Contribute to the delivery of cost effective care.
• Carry out other duties as assigned

EEOC Statement

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.