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Full Time
11/6/2024
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(34.2 miles)
Location:Lee Health -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901Department: Work Type: Full TimeShift: 0/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 AMMinimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$27.57 - $35.84 / hourSummaryI am very happy at Lee Health. The providers I work with are all very knowledgeable and take the time to communicate, and the team as a whole (including other departments) are just that a TEAM. You don't always get an opportunity to work with caring individuals like this. Tracey S., Clinical DietitianLee Health is seeking experienced Diabetes Educators and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists to help meet the needs our growing diabetes population. We have opportunities in both inpatient and outpatient clinics (hybrid work opportunity). Locations include Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Bonita Springs.Lee Health believes in a passionate, personal approach to wellness. Our staff of registered dietitians and nurses work together with patients and physicians to prevent and manage diabetes. ***$5,000.00 sign on bonus and $7,500.00 relocation incentive offered to the qualified candidate.***Benefits:We are dedicated to providing a caring and compassionate environment for our patients and our staffMedical/Dental and Vision after 30 days of hireFree Employee Health and inexpensive prescription planGenerous Paid Time OffRetirement Match up to 5% and vested after 3 yearsEducation AssistanceFlexible Spending Accounts.and more!Responsible for managing the care of a defined patient population; developing expected patient outcomes, defining appropriate resource utilization and setting customer satisfaction goals. The Diabetes Educator serves as a clinical expert, and provides education and consultation services to internal and external groups. The Diabetes Educator collaborates with other Lee Health Case Managers, Social Workers, Physician and other caregivers to facilitate care across the continuum.The Diabetes Educators will be critical to the overall strategic direction of Lee Diabetes Care with new initiatives. Diabetes Educators will be responsible for teaching classes in the Outpatient setting. The diabetes educator will be required to provide coverage at hospital campuses, other than their "home" campus, as needs arise.RequirementsEducational RequirementsDegree/Diploma ObtainedProgram of StudyRequired/Preferredand/orAssociate'sHealthcareRequiredExperience RequirementsMinimum Years RequiredArea of ExperienceRequired/Preferredand/or2 YearsDiabetes EducationRequiredAdditional RequirementsMinimum of 1000 hours in Diabetes Self Management Education within the past 5 years preferred.State of Florida Licensure RequirementsLicensesRequired/Preferredand/orRegistered Nurse LicenseRequiredorDietitian LicenseRequiredAdditional RequirementsCurrent license as an RN in the State of Florida or Florida Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist. For physician practice locations: Registered and licensed dietitian only.Certifications/Registration RequirementsCertificates/RegistrationsRequired/Preferredand/orRD (Registered Dietitian)Additional RequirementsMust be either a Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian who is also licensed in the State of Florida.Other RequirementsDiabetes Education experience. Excellent communication skills required. Must be willing to sit for Certified Diabetes Educator exam once all exam pre-requisits are met.Will be required to participate in weekend/holiday on-call rotation schedule.US:FL:Fort Myers
Full Time
11/6/2024
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(34.2 miles)
Location:Lee Health -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901Department: Work Type: Full TimeShift: 0/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 AMMinimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$27.57 - $35.84 / hourSummaryI am very happy at Lee Health. The providers I work with are all very knowledgeable and take the time to communicate, and the team as a whole (including other departments) are just that a TEAM. You don't always get an opportunity to work with caring individuals like this. Tracey S., Clinical DietitianLee Health is seeking experienced Diabetes Educators and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists to help meet the needs our growing diabetes population. We have opportunities in both inpatient and outpatient clinics (hybrid work opportunity). Locations include Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Bonita Springs.Lee Health believes in a passionate, personal approach to wellness. Our staff of registered dietitians and nurses work together with patients and physicians to prevent and manage diabetes. ***$5,000.00 sign on bonus and $7,500.00 relocation incentive offered to the qualified candidate.***Benefits:We are dedicated to providing a caring and compassionate environment for our patients and our staffMedical/Dental and Vision after 30 days of hireFree Employee Health and inexpensive prescription planGenerous Paid Time OffRetirement Match up to 5% and vested after 3 yearsEducation AssistanceFlexible Spending Accounts.and more!Responsible for managing the care of a defined patient population; developing expected patient outcomes, defining appropriate resource utilization and setting customer satisfaction goals. The Diabetes Educator serves as a clinical expert, and provides education and consultation services to internal and external groups. The Diabetes Educator collaborates with other Lee Health Case Managers, Social Workers, Physician and other caregivers to facilitate care across the continuum.The Diabetes Educators will be critical to the overall strategic direction of Lee Diabetes Care with new initiatives. Diabetes Educators will be responsible for teaching classes in the Outpatient setting. The diabetes educator will be required to provide coverage at hospital campuses, other than their "home" campus, as needs arise.RequirementsEducational RequirementsDegree/Diploma ObtainedProgram of StudyRequired/Preferredand/orAssociate'sHealthcareRequiredExperience RequirementsMinimum Years RequiredArea of ExperienceRequired/Preferredand/or2 YearsDiabetes EducationRequiredAdditional RequirementsMinimum of 1000 hours in Diabetes Self Management Education within the past 5 years preferred.State of Florida Licensure RequirementsLicensesRequired/Preferredand/orRegistered Nurse LicenseRequiredorDietitian LicenseRequiredAdditional RequirementsCurrent license as an RN in the State of Florida or Florida Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist. For physician practice locations: Registered and licensed dietitian only.Certifications/Registration RequirementsCertificates/RegistrationsRequired/Preferredand/orRD (Registered Dietitian)Additional RequirementsMust be either a Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian who is also licensed in the State of Florida.Other RequirementsDiabetes Education experience. Excellent communication skills required. Must be willing to sit for Certified Diabetes Educator exam once all exam pre-requisits are met.Will be required to participate in weekend/holiday on-call rotation schedule.US:FL:Fort Myers
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(29.1 miles)
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The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to providing quality care to our patients in their homes. BENEFITS: Health, Vision, Dental Insurance401K MatchFlexible Paid Time Off (PTO)Flexible SchedulingProfessional Growth OpportunitiesPaid MileageLive QA – To Assist with OASIS DocumentationEmployee Referral Program! Daily Pay (Work today. Get paid tomorrow!) Job Description Summary Physical Therapists are responsible for providing physical therapy services to patients in their own homes. The PT will assess patients' conditions, develop personalized treatment plans, and deliver therapy to help improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function. The role involves traveling to patients' homes and adapting treatment plans to suit home environments while ensuring high-quality care and patient safety. 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Instructs client in care and use of adaptive devices such as: wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes and prosthetic and orthotic devices. 7.Records on a timely basis all evaluation data, treatments, and client's response to therapy intervention. Also records quality assurance data as directed. 8.Prepares an evaluation of the client's condition and performs periodic reassessments. 9.Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants at least every 30 days. 10. Participates in case conferences, physical therapy staff meetings, agency activities and in-service programs as necessary. Participates with staff, clients, and physicians in discharge planning activities and completes a Physical Therapy Discharge Summary 11. Supervises the home health aide every 14 days when physical therapy is the only professional discipline involved in the client's care. 12. Evaluates the client, the client’s significant other(s) and the home situation to determine what instruction will be required, what assistance will be available from the family in caring for the client, and what other Agency and community services will be required Awareness of the Agency’s QAPI program. Active participation as required per policies and procedures related to the Agency’s QAPI program. Acute awareness of patient rights and the Agency’s responsibility in honoring patient’s rights. Awareness of patient rights description in Agency’s service agreement and Agency’s admission packet. Awareness of appropriate reasons for a patient discharge and Agency’s policy on appropriate reasons for discharge. Awareness of potential signs of abuse and neglect and the steps required to report suspected abuse and neglect. Awareness and ability to design and identify patient centered and individualized goals with realistic measurable timeframes Awareness of infection prevention and control techniques, both within their scope of practice and within the Agency’s policy and procedures. Awareness and participation in the Agency’s infection control program. Appropriate bag technique policy acknowledgement and demonstrated competence when applicable. Physical therapy equipment and other medical equipment will be utilized. Hand washing materials and PPE. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description. Incumbents must be compliant with conditions of participation for Center for Medicare/ Medicaid Services. Position Qualifications ·The ability to drive and the ability to access clients’ homes, which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible, are required. ·Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the client's condition and to perform client care. ·On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move client weight up to 250 pounds, lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds. ·Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association. ·Must be licensed or registered by the State. ·Must have at least one year of institutional experience. ·The Physical Therapist in charge of PT services must have a home care experience and at least one year of supervisory experience. (2 years preferred) Must have one year of experience in an acute/sub-acute setting.
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