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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Position Purpose:

The Clinical Coordinator assists the manager in overseeing daily operations of rehabilitation services, with primary focus on inpatient services.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

+ Oversees development of clinical protocols and outcome based therapeutic interventions for PT, OT, SLP related to inpatient rehabilitation.

+ Demonstrates understanding and enforces policies and procedures concerning department and Hospital operations.

+ Assists in the development of new programs. Acts as clinical liaison between rehabilitation services and internal and external customers.

+ Orients new patients and their families/caregivers to the inpatient rehabilitation program.

+ Ensures balanced assignments of patients within department and works with scheduler to facilitate IPR team meeting needs, management of pre-admit clinical documentation and other tasks related to scheduling.

+ Assists manager with maintaining adequate staffing levels. Participates with manager in monitoring and evaluating staff clinical performance.

+ Provides direct oversight of rehab aides.

+ Coordinates orientation of new staff.

+ Assists manager with risk management and maintaining a safe environment.

+ Assists in departmental purchases of supplies and equipment.

+ Ensures representation of rehabilitation services at all pertinent meetings and committees.

+ Coordinates department-specific continuing education.

+ Develops departmental goals. Assists in development of department budget and in monitoring of revenue and expenses.

+ Practices effective communication and demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional behavior.

+ Maintains confidentiality and promotes a positive work environment by demonstrating teamwork.

+ Supports weekly huddles.

+ Performs chart reviews/audits.

+ Up to 20% patient care caseload.

+ Supports communication and relationships with physicians and other staff involved in patient care.

Other Functions and Responsibilities

_Performs other duties as assigned._

Required Education, Experience and Certification/Licensure

**Education:** Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology or Physical Therapy.

Certification/Licensure:

+ Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

+ Current State of Michigan licensure: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Language Pathology

Experience:

+ Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in inpatient rehabilitation.

+ Must have demonstrated leadership experience.

Required Skills and Abilities

+ Excellent communication and organizational skills.

+ Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients and medical staff.

+ Able to function autonomously, be self-directed, and utilize good judgement and decision-making.

+ Demonstrates proficiency in computer data bases and software to effectively perform role.

+ Demonstrates ability to effectively problem solve with internal and external customers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran