Job Abstract

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.
• 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 of NEMS PACE.
• Supports a quiet and safe environment for participants, visitors, and staff.
• Maintains confidentiality of participant records, reports, and discussions.
• Participates in formulation and maintenance of NEMS PACE policies and procedures, especially as they relate to rehabilitation program and services.
• Participates in NEMS PACE Committee(s), as directed by the Center Manager.
• Advises the Center Manager in ways and means to establish better accountability of NEMS PACE services 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:

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.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy in a health care setting (not including internship).
• Current BLS and First Aid required.

Preferred:

• At least one year of clinical experience working with the older adult population.

LANGUAGE:

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

STATUS:

This is an FLSA exempt position.
This is an OSHA high-risk position.

NEMS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming diversity in our workforce. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

NEMS BENEFITS: Competitive benefits, including free medical, dental and vision insurance for employee, spouse and/or children; and company contribution to 401(k).