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About the position
We are seeking a Coordinator of Rehab Services - Educator to join our team at St. Mark's Hospital. This position is crucial in ensuring that we continue to provide high-quality, efficient care to all patients. The Coordinator will oversee the education and training of our Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), and Speech Therapy (ST) staff in both Acute Care Hospital and Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) settings. This role is designed for someone who is passionate about patient care and is eager to be part of a collaborative team where diversity and inclusion thrive. In this role, you will be responsible for front-line department management, demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to develop consistent, safe, and compassionate standards of care. You will practice effective financial planning and budget management in collaboration with the Rehab Director and IRF Program Director to ensure sound financial operations of both departments. Additionally, you will participate in various committees, such as education, quality improvement, and hospital-wide strategic planning, to enhance the overall quality of care provided. As a clinical resource for rehab staff and other departments, you will coordinate educational opportunities and competencies with rehab leadership, physicians, and nursing/ancillary departments in the hospital, fostering positive working relationships. You will evaluate the effectiveness of care within each OT/PT/ST discipline and the teams as a whole, creating and updating therapy processes and documentation as needed. Your focus will also be on the professional growth of team members, demonstrating a sincere interest in mentoring others through onboarding, yearly competencies, and quarterly trainings. Effective communication with the Rehab Director and other leaders will be essential, especially regarding staff needs and employee retention concerns. You will maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends in the therapy realm while participating in program development within acute care therapy and IRF settings. Leading by example, you will demonstrate a positive work ethic and professional behaviors when interacting with staff, patients, and their families. When necessary, you will also provide quality patient care to both acute and IRF patient populations based on daily patient census needs.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the education and training of OT/PT/ST staff in Acute Care Hospital and IRF settings.
- Manage front-line department operations and develop standards of care.
- Collaborate with the Rehab Director and IRF Program Director for financial planning and budget management.
- Participate in committees for education, quality improvement, and strategic planning.
- Serve as a clinical resource for rehab staff and coordinate educational opportunities.
- Evaluate effectiveness of care within OT/PT/ST disciplines and update therapy processes as needed.
- Mentor team members through onboarding, competencies, and trainings.
- Communicate staff needs and retention concerns to the Rehab Director and other leaders.
- Maintain knowledge of therapy trends and participate in program development.
- Provide quality patient care when indicated by patient census.
Requirements
- Masters or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, or Speech Therapy from an accredited program.
- Must be licensed in the state of Utah as an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Speech and Language Pathologist/Therapist.
- American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience as an OT/PT/ST in acute care and/or IRF setting.
- Proficient in evaluating and treating neurological, cardiac, orthopedic, and complex medical diagnoses.
- Good time management skills and ability to adapt to change.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for training individuals.
- Exposure to various lift systems, mobility devices, and evaluative/treatment tools.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with EPIC, UDS EMR, CARE tool, and IRF-PAI preferred.
- Experience as a clinician in an Intensive Care Unit is highly recommended.
- Previous leadership and management experience.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay options.
- Dental and vision benefits available.
- Life and disability coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and supplemental health protection plans.
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
- Fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder, and pet care.
- Consumer discounts through Abenity.
- Education assistance including tuition and student loan support.
- Colleague recognition program.
- Paid time off and paid family leave.
