PACE REHABILITATION TEAM LEAD

SUMMARY OFPOSITION:

Working under the supervision of the PACE Center Manager, the PACE Rehab Team Lead will lead the Rehabilitation team (PT, OT & other rehab staff) to plan, implement and oversee effective and efficient delivery of rehabilitation services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Clinical Services

• Oversees the quality of care and safety of participants at the Rehab Center.
• Provides daily supervision of operation and activities of Rehabilitation services and oversees rehab team.
• Performs roles and responsibilities of PT or OT.
• Provides direct therapy for participants.
• Conducts initial and periodic assessments to determine participants’ care needs, preferences, and goals. Establishes realistic and measurable goals and sets up treatment plans to administer rehabilitation treatment. 
• Participates in the development and revision of the participant’s plan of care as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Onboards and coordinates training of new staff to complete competency and other training materials, and provides on-going training as needed.
• Serves as a liaison between rehab team and administration.
• Promotes the growth of rehab staff in areas such as communicating with IDT, following regulations, decision making, and clinical skills.
• Reviews and approves timecards, plans work schedules, assignments and coverages for vacations and holidays.
• Implements Rehab team’s quality improvement strategies.
• Remains alert to pertinent input from other team members, participants, and caregivers and updates the IDT promptly regarding any changes in participants’ condition or medical status.
• Develops and implements a rehabilitation program to promote, restore or maintain participant’s optimum level of functioning, ensuring integration into interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Provides training to professional and paraprofessional staff in body mechanics, use of equipment, bed mobility, transfers, gait patterns, home exercise program, etc.
• Maintains necessary record keeping functions pertaining to participant care and progress.
• Provides home visits & home health as needed.
• Monitors customer service quality of Rehab team, conducts trainings and suggests improvement as needed.
• Monitors to ensure that assessments and approved services for Rehab team are completed timely.
• Utilizes Epic appropriately and efficiently and serve as content and workflow expert for resolving issues and proposing solutions in Epic.
• Performs other job duties as required by Manager/Supervisor.

General

Ensures that Rehab team:

• Knows and adheres to the philosophy and goals ofNEMSPACE.
• Supports a quiet and safe environment for participants, visitors, and staff.
• Maintains confidentiality of participant records, reports, and discussions.
• Participates in formulation and maintenance ofNEMSPACEpolicies and procedures, especially as they relate to rehabilitation program and services.
• Participates inNEMSPACECommittee(s),asdirected by theCenter Manager.
• Advises theCenter Manager in ways and means to establish better accountability ofNEMSPACEservices to participants and referral sources.
• Attends and participates in scheduled staff meetings and participant care meetings, as requested.
• Maintains flexibility in schedule and responds to unexpected emergencies and changes in workload in order to fulfill responsibilities.
• Utilizes supplies and equipment economically.
• Promptly informs the Center Manager of “unusual incidents.”
• Is professional in appearance and manner in the clinical area; recognizes own limits and seeks help and guidance when indicated; responds in a positive manner to constructive criticism; serves as a role model for students and staff.
• Optionally holds membership in related professional organizations.
• Complies with federal and state regulations.
• Complies with code of ethics.
• Complies with continuing education requirements.
• Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor.
• May provide after-hours on-call coverage to support PACE participants when the PACE Center is closed as needed for support.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor, Master or Doctoral degree approved by the California Board of Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist or an occupational therapist in California.
• Must meet the educational requirements set by the California Board of Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy.
• Current BLS and First Aid required.

Preferred:

• At least one year of clinical experience working with the older adult population.
• Twoto five years professional experience in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy in a health care setting (not including internship).

LANGUAGE:

• Must be able to fluently speak, read and write English.
• Fluent in Chinese (Cantonese) preferred.
• Fluency in other languages in an asset.