Primary Location: Frazier Rehab Institute - UMC Address: 220 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville, KY 40202 Shift: Varied (United States of America) Job Description Summary: About UofL Health: UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day. Job Description: Position Summary and Purpose The therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients referred to the facility. This includes patient evaluation, development and implementation of an appropriate treatment plan, delivery of treatment services, and comprehensive discharge planning. The therapist functions as an effective team member and contributes to the development and achievement of department and organizational goals and objectives. Essential Functions: • Evaluates and implements competent therapy treatment and provides regular re-assessments for the purpose of treatment modification, to maximize patients’ potential for functional independence, all in accordance with acceptable practice guidelines and department policies and procedures • Communicates patient status (e.g., evaluation results, treatment plan, and goals) by providing timely written or verbal communication to physicians and therapy customers (e.g., patients) • Consistently establishes and maintains effective working relations with, patients and family members, internal customers, and external customers • Demonstrates an understanding of the financial implications of treatment costs and resources on the department/facility by consistently working to provide cost effective treatment programming to served populations • Ensures that patient charges and corresponding clinical documentation are in compliance with regulatory standards and department policies and procedures • Oversees rehab technicians, therapy assistants, and students consistent with discipline practice acts and according to organization and department policies and procedures. • Self-monitor workflow to ensure productivity, standards of practice, and regulatory requirements are consistently met and reviews work of staff/personnel accordingly. • Actively participates in program development, performance improvement activities, and community events sponsored by the organization • Responds to feedback/concerns in a professional manner that demonstrates effective listening skills, problem solving skills, and participatory management when situations Other Functions: • Assists with interviewing, selecting, and orienting new personnel • Completes required documentation and maintains pertinent record of assigned patients to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements • Serves as a role model for the department by demonstrating commitment to professional growth, department growth and competency • Demonstrates the ability to be efficient and productive by organizing job duties and responsibilities • Actively participates in departmental/programmatic meetings, constructively expressing concerns and ideas • Escalate equipment, supply needs and gaps through appropriate pathways. • Assumes additional leadership responsibilities as needed to support department goals. • Maintains equipment and environment in a safe and orderly manner • Contributes to the organization and operation of the department/programs within the organization’s strategic plan and mission statement • Performs other duties as assigned Additional Job Description: Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure and Certification) Education: • BS, MS or Doctorate level degree from accredited college or University (required) Experience: • Varies based on practice setting and programmatic needs of the facility (required) Licensure: • Licensed or eligible in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or State of Indiana, as appropriate to the facility (required) Certification: • Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required) Job Competency: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role: • Effective time management • Effective physician relations • Accepts responsibility for contributions to departmental/programmatic outcomes quality and team culture • Promotes a strong positive team environment and builds constructive team relationships • Demonstrates consistent compliance with state and regulatory standards • Effective role model for clinical practice services and developments within the rehab professions • Maintains effectiveness in reaching goals by adapting to changed circumstances, tasks, responsibilities, and people • Participates in and understands clinical quality and performance improvement initiatives • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served • Self-directed • Adaptable Language Ability: • Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats and adjust communication style as appropriate to meet the needs of the audience • Maintains effective communication regarding therapy programs, facility programs, and departmental/programmatic issues Reasoning Ability: • Able to critically think through complex situations, process improvements, and utilize evidence-based practice • Demonstrates skills in diplomacy and relationship building to promote a positive team culture • Demonstrates problem-solving and inductive reasoning skills to develop creative solutions to operational issues Computer Skills: • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint • Proficient in electronic medical record and revenue cycle systems • Assures that all staff maintains thorough and efficient tracking of services needed for billing or productivity purposed, or for compliance with charitable grants and donations • Adapts easily to changing technology platforms and virtual learning features Additional Responsibilities: • Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times • Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times • Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines • Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members • Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community UofL Health Core Expectation: At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by: • Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit • Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve • Working together as a team to achieve our goals • Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback • Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve • Using our resources wisely • Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. With more than 14,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care. Please login into Workday and search for Job Hub.

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