Job Location : West Orange,NJ, USA
Overview
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
Select Medical
West Orange, NJ
Therapy Scheduling Coordinator
Shift hours: Must be available to work between 7am - 7pm During the week and weekends
minimum of 1 shift per month weekdays and weekends
Pay rate $22 per hour
For more than six decades, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation has pioneered the course of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation has set the gold standard in rehabilitation and is ranked as the top rehabilitation hospital in the East. Leading-edge treatment programs, research and mentorship opportunities for our staff, hands-on environment, interdisciplinary team approach.
Benefits of being a Therapy Scheduling Coordinator with us:
* Working with a great therapy team
* Impact on patient care and their quality of life
* Ability to grow and learn new skills
* Competitive rates
* A network of over 50K employees nationwide with relocation and advancement opportunities
* Full-benefits package Full-time employees (Including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short and long term disability, and tuition assistance)
Overview of Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals
Select Medical's Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:
* Brain Injury
* Spinal Cord Injury
* Stroke
* Amputation
* Neurological Disorders
* Orthopedic Conditions
* Multiple Traumas
Responsibilities
The Therapy Coordinator performs various administrative duties to support the daily operations of the Rehabilitation Services Department. Position requires initiative, problem solving abilities, and strong interpersonal skills. Coordinates patient scheduling, assist with staffing, audits and related activities. Promotes enhanced operations through strong communication and computer skills.
* Supports the functions of the therapy department by maintaining tools to enhance operations such as the patient schedule, performing audits and assisting with coordination of Team Conference schedule.
* Works closely with Therapy Director / Manager or Therapy Leads to maintain staffing calendar and ensure staffing based on coverage requirements to support patient scheduling needs.
* Coordinates assignment of staff to patients consistent with their qualifications and treatment teams.
* Utilizes spreadsheets and databases to maintain information and tracking logs for the department. Ensures that computer entries are accurate and entered in a timely basis.
* Communicates with appropriate hospital personnel regarding patient schedules, team conference schedules and
* other related meetings/appointments as requested. Manages schedule requests from therapists in a timely and efficient manner and coordinates with other clinical departments. Responds to requests for information according to established procedures. This includes but is not limited to requests from patients, other departments and physicians
* Demonstrates flexibility with assignments by managing daily workload and additional assignments as given.
* Performs administrative duties in an efficient and timely manner. Performs coverage for Rehabilitation Aides or other support staff as requested and deemed appropriate by the therapy director or manager.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
* High School diploma or equivalent required
* Minimum of one year of experience in a medical setting required
* Proficiency in office skills, including typing and computer skills, and in the use of office equipment required.
Preferred Experience
* Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
* Previous experience within a therapy department and/or rehabilitation setting preferred.
Additional Data
Select Medical is an organization that is passionate about safety for our patients and our team members. The Inpatient Rehabilitation Division conducts post-offer employment testing (POET) for a number of job titles including, but not limited to:
* Rehabilitation Assistant/Nursing Assistant
* Nurse
* Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
* Environmental Services
POETS are completed as part of the onboarding process- to be completed before an employee's first day of work.
Select Medical is an equal opportunity employer committed to dealing with employees in a nondiscriminatory manner and based on job-related qualifications and abilities. The Company will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, age (40 and over), marital status, disability or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational qualification) or any other protected status.