Program Coordinator -PTA/COTA

Summary

As a Program Coordinator for PTA/COTA, you will be instrumental in overseeing patient care and coordinating rehabilitation programs. Reporting to the leadership team, you will utilize your core knowledge in physiology, medical terminology, and anatomy to enhance patient outcomes. Your premium skills in managing care plans and working with diverse populations, including geriatrics and pediatrics, will be essential. Additionally, your relevant experience in skilled nursing facilities and outpatient settings will support the delivery of high-quality occupational health services. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients.*Complete patient treatment or (if an OT) perform initial patient evaluations and evaluate response to treatment interventions, as applicable.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of physiology and anatomy
• Proficient in medical terminology and occupational health
• Experience in developing care plans for patients
• Familiarity with activities of daily living (ADLs) and home health practices
• Background in acute care, geriatrics, and pediatrics
• Experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including skilled nursing facilities and clinics
• Leadership skills with a focus on patient care and team collaboration

*Initiate and support the implementation for Specialized Clinical Programs, this includes education to facility staff and families.

*Understand and follow the regulatory statutes and rules to the practice of rehabilitation services.

*Maintain the expected productivity level that has been discussed and is expected for your position at your particular facility/facilities.

*Develop and manage the rehabilitation department, schedule, and workstations Perform or oversee initial patient evaluations and evaluates response to treatment interventions, as applicable

*Regularly communicate with your Area Rehab Manager or Regional Director of Operations to inform them of strategic staffing needs or changes in the facility’s needs/procedures/policies

*Communicate with the referring physician and other professionals regarding patient’s treatment program.

*Provide relevant program knowledge, analytical leadership, administrative guidance and advice in the day-to-day management of therapy programs

*Supervise and mentor rehabilitation therapy programs

*Maintain progress notes and treatment plans on patient treatments and/or referrals; ensure all other rehab personnel also maintain progress notes and treatment plans and complete all documentation on a daily basis

*Complete in-service training related to rehabilitation services to staff and new employees

*Participate in all facility leadership meetings, including stand-ups, Medicare/QAPI weekly meeting, and PDPM meetings

*Support correct coding and billing for Medicare A, Medicare B, and other Insurance payers; or manage the current mandated CMS reimbursement system

*Coordinate D/C planning and equipment

*Participate in patient family conferences as scheduled daily/weekly

*Educate patients, family, and staff as appropriate

*Develop and maintain positive relationships with physicians, external and internal customers

*Comply with Company, facility, and all other applicable safety rules, policies, and procedures

*Enforce and ensure compliance with Company, facility, and all other applicable policies and procedures related to the rehabilitation department, provision of services, and client management

*Treat patients in accordance with license and specialty, as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• COTA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Yuma, AZ 85364: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $38