Therapy Manager, FL PACE Centers
Miami, Florida
Employer: Miami Jewish Health
Industry:
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Description
Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. We operate Florida PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Centers, the largest PACE program in Florida, which serves as health plan, healthcare provider, and social center designed for older adults with complex medical needs. We have four adult day health centers that serve participants in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
Job Summary
Assists the rehab director in program growth, quality initiatives, employee management and department efficiency. Collaborates with site directors, physician, family members and other members of the healthcare team. Provides training and education to family/caregivers/staff and other professionals.
Essential Job Functions
Job Requirements
Education
Experience
Licenses/Certifications
Abilities Required
Functional Demands
Environment Work Conditions
Infectious Material Exposure
Organizational Expectations
Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. We operate Florida PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Centers, the largest PACE program in Florida, which serves as health plan, healthcare provider, and social center designed for older adults with complex medical needs. We have four adult day health centers that serve participants in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
Job Summary
Assists the rehab director in program growth, quality initiatives, employee management and department efficiency. Collaborates with site directors, physician, family members and other members of the healthcare team. Provides training and education to family/caregivers/staff and other professionals.
Essential Job Functions
- Assists director in program growth, development, and departmental operations.
- Supports the implementation and carry over of performance improvement and quality initiatives.
- Assists with fiscal management and improving departmental efficiency.
- Assists with employee evaluations.
- Assists in aligning processes with regulatory guidelines.
- Assist with implementation of standardized processes across therapy departments.
- Establishes a cooperative working relationship between the IDT, rehab team and other stakeholders.
- Identifies potential problem situations, intervenes appropriately, and communicates such events to Director.
- Works as a liaison across clinical service lines, including sub-acute and long-term care as needed.
- Participates in and provides in-service education to facilities, supportive staff, students, and the community.
- Assists clinical staff in patient care based on departmental needs.
- Supervises and trains therapy staff.
- Attends both departmental and IDT (interdisciplinary team) meetings as needed.
Job Requirements
Education
- Master's or Doctorate degree preferred
Experience
- Three years' experience in occupational therapy or physical therapy and experience working with the geriatric population.
- Progressive leadership experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
- Managerial experience preferred.
Licenses/Certifications
- Florida licensed therapist (physical, occupational or speech language pathologist)
- Current BLS certification from the AHA
- Valid Florida Driver's License
- Proof of Auto Insurance
Abilities Required
- Demonstrates employee management that is fair, supportive, collaborative, and motivating.
- Demonstrates team building skills with a focus on trust and enthusiasm.
- Current knowledge of safety issues needed in the treatment of patients, especially regarding body mechanics and body substance precautions to protect self, patients and personnel working with therapist.
- Ability to integrate and identify evidenced based practice and clinical practice guidelines in the deliver of care and staff training.
- Effective written and oral communication skills Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Good problem solving and clinical judgment skills.
- Demonstrate ability to take initiative, be adaptable and work well independently.
- Be well organized, flexible, dependable, and punctual.
- Ability to work well with staff, individuals, and participants of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to understand and adapt to multiple PACE sites and their operations.
- Must be computer literate (Microsoft Office, Excel)
Functional Demands
Environment Work Conditions
- Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation
- Ability to work at different sites
- Toxic or caustic chemicals; bio-hazardous waste; flammable, explosive gas
Infectious Material Exposure
- Routine exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues
Organizational Expectations
- Ensures that resident's/patient's rights are adhered to
- Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
- Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish Empathicare SM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills
- Ensures confidentiality and security of patients' medical information
- Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
- Able to speak, read and write English
- Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
- Adheres to the organization's Mission, Vision and Values
- Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
- Maintains a safe working environment
Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Created: 2024-08-27
Reference: 2013570572
Country: United States
State: Florida
City: Miami
ZIP: 33129
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