Rehabilitation Specialist

Rehabilitation Specialist - Full-Time - Day ShiftCommunity Care is hiring a Rehabilitation Specialist to join our team. This rewarding opportunity is perfect for someone who enjoys team collaboration, community case management, being part of a mission driven organization and who shares our mission to help elderly individuals and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities continue to live as independently as possible in the community. This is a full-time opportunity at our Sheboygan location.  Rehabilitation Specialist Job Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Rehabilitation Specialist Supervisor, and in coordination with Site and Program Managers and Regional Director of Operations, is responsible for consulting with staff to provide guidance, education and leadership regarding rehabilitation services and durable medical equipment (DME) in the Family Care and Partnership programs in Sheboygan, Calumet, Manitowoc, Fond du Lac, Winnebago, Marquette, and Green Lake counties.  Consults on members' need for adaptive and/or durable medical equipment (DME) and/or home modifications.  Consults on the need for on-going skilled PT/OT/ST and assists teams in developing a discharge plan. Serves as a resource to teams in care planning, problem-solving and providing resources and interventions for members. Will develop and present training to teams including assisting with new employee orientation. Performs clinical review of authorized skilled nursing and outpatient rehabilitation services and DME quotes. Completes documentation of therapeutic interventions per company and regulatory requirements. Rehabilitation Specialist Job Requirements: Education: Required - Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy                   Preferred - Masters degree in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy  Licensure:  WI Drivers License Experience: Required - Minimum of 3 years recent clinical experience with adults over 65, or persons with physical or developmental disability in a hospital, home care, or nursing home setting required.                     Preferred - Strong background in home care, case management, or other aspect of multidisciplinary care management; deep understanding of DME and seating/mobility products Rehabilitation Specialist Job Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM About Community Care Community Care is a local nonprofit with more than 40 years of experience helping older adults and adults with disabilities live as independently as possible within the community. We coordinate and deliver a full range of supportive services that help more than 13,000 Wisconsin residents live safely, confidently, and with dignity. We are Wisconsin-based with local offices supporting each of the 15 counties we serve. Our dedicated team works with members to develop care plans to meet their health and social needs Together with our community partners, we’re committed to providing compassionate, personalized care that empowers members to live a healthy and independent lifestyle. Compensation and Benefits: Our employees make a real difference in people’s lives every day, that is why we are proud to offer a compensation package that includes: Generous, paid time off Competitive pay and benefits (health, dental, vision, etc.) Flexible benefits plan Employee referral program Coworkers care program Retirement plan with employer contribution Employee Assistance Program Community Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer