According to established procedures, assists physicians by treating patients with prescribed doses of ionizing radiation supplied and controlled through specialized radiation equipment. In doing so, prepares treatment room, explains procedures to patients, positions patients and administers treatments and obtains images. Monitors patients during therapy sessions to ensure patients' comfort and to observe changes in patients' condition. Simulates patient treatment according to the treatment plan and designs and constructs custom treatment devices for individual patients. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served. Participates in a variety of clerical duties necessary for department functioning.Quality Work AssuranceConducts all aspects of job in an ethical manner in support of hospital's commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.Demonstrates knowledge of and follows Carle Health Methodist's infection control plan and emergency procedures specific to Radiation Center.Documents all necessary information in the performance of technical procedures and quality control measures.Maintains compliance and is responsible for executing and monitoring technical practices in order to meet necessary standard recommendations and requirements of government agencies (i.e., IDPH, ACR, FDA, JCAHO, OSHA).Daily Work DutiesWorks in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team to assure care is coordinated across the continuum.Communicates effectively inter and intra departmentally with other healthcare professionals and customers to provide accurate, timely information and to reduce problems and minimize exceptions.Communicates with the department supervisor/director and documents as necessary when problems or unusual circumstances arise.Performs CT simulations independently, consistently, effectively and accurately.Performs daily quality assurance checks, delivers daily treatments and operates the TrueBeam and Edge Therapy machines using the highest safety standards. Accurately and consistently sets up patients for treatment.Provides service in a timely manner. Participates in making recommendations to the department leader regarding utilization of supplies, equipment and quality improvement.Performs clinical setups proficiently.Performs computerized documentation on the electronic medical record (ARIA) that is timely and accurate, including order entry, billing and coding functionsEnsures appropriate treatment codes are charged for various treatment modalities and related positioning devices.Enters appropriate treatment data into the record and verify system as well as knowledge of system at a level consistent with the ability to problem solve.Demonstrates knowledge of digital equipment/computers and PAC's.Works extended hours to meet clinic needs when necessary.Process Work ImprovementIdentifies ways to improve processes, recommends solutions and implements appropriately. Measures outcomes and utilizes data to recommend changes.Seeks out opportunities to learn and grow both interpersonally and functionally.Attends in-services, CPR/AED training, on the job training, and continuing education programs to meet developmental needs and keep abreast of new technologies.Performs functions other than described as assigned.Completes competency validation process as assigned by supervisor/director.Demonstrates initiative to improve quality, leading at a minimum quarterly QA meetings.Communicates with the department supervisor/director and documents as necessary when problems or unusual circumstances arise.

$2,500 sign-on bonus and $2,500 relocation (for greater than 50 miles) External Applicants Only Evaluates and treats patients of all ages. Serves as a role model in delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.Collects case history information and integrates information from patients, family, caregivers, teachers, relevant others, and other professionals. Selects and administers appropriate evaluation procedures to meet patient needs. Recognizes the needs, values, preferred mode of communication, and cultural/linguistic background of the patient, family, caregivers and relevant others.Conducts assessment procedures for speech and language pathology. Selects or develops and uses appropriate materials and instrumentation for prevention and intervention.Develops and implements a setting appropriate plan of care with measurable and achievable goals that meet patients need. Collaborates with patients and relevant others in the planning process.Interprets, integrates, and synthesizes all information to develop a treatment plan and make appropriate recommendations for intervention.Evaluates patients with speech and feeding related impairmentsAdministers standardized testing to access level of function compared to age related normsAssess feeding and swallowing impairmentsEducates patients and caregivers on home programs and activitiesCoordinates with pediatric PT/OT on treatment interventionsCompletes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMRCompletes annual requirements as per therapy clinical ladder for senior status which includes supervision of students, completing an approved project, and one in-service training

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients of all ages. Serves as a role model in the delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor, if applicable. Is aware of and demonstrates safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to self, staff and patients.Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan. Adjusts the care based on patient response and available evidence.Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.Performs examination, selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, results of screening, and history.Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need fortherapy services, if appropriate.Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines. Monitors the care delivered by support personnel and provides regular feedback.Documents evaluations and plans of care according to department policy including goals, modifications of treatment plans and patients' response to treatments.If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.Evaluates and implements intervention plans utilizing activities that are functional in nature and take into consideration the functional and emotional needs of the patient/family. Modifies approach in response to patient behavior and performance.Utilizes standardized outcomes measures in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected.Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.Collaborates with patient, family and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and provides education/family training as necessary.Provides supervision to COTA and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with regulatory agencies.Clearly communicates patient performance, change in status, activity/transfer recommendations, and recommendations for discharge disposition and equipment required for the next level of care with the medical team.

The Clinical Care Attendant is responsible for assisting the Physician, Nurse Practitioner, and Physician Assistant (collectively "Provider") with front office and back office duties in the outpatient management of patients on a rotating basis. This position is a vital part of the office team that cares for patients in the clinic setting working under the direction of a Provider and working closely with the Provider, other clinical staff, and direct patient care. Additionally, the Clinical Care Attendant is responsible for a variety of clerical and clinical functions, including performing diagnostic imaging, within a clinic setting requiring knowledge and integration of available standards, resources, and data; discretion; good judgment; diplomacy; decision making; and a strong customer service attitude. Acting as the patient advocate, the Clinical Care Attendant has continuous contact with Providers, patients, patient families/ significant others, community agencies, and patient care staff and management.Clinical Excellence/Patient CarePerform and/or assist with clinical procedures consistent with training and licensure under supervision of Provider in exam suite. Greet and welcome patients immediately upon arrival to the clinic. Escort patients back to exam suite. Complete patient registration and associated paperwork or assist in on-line registration as needed, based on patient need, ability and desire. Escort and perform patient check out upon completion of visit and assist patient with completion of patient satisfaction survey if needed at the time of check out.Assist in the delivery of primary health care services and patient care management by performing diagnostic imaging in an ambulatory setting.Obtain patients review of systems and history, measure vital signs, including but not limited to weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and complete all necessary documentation in patient's chart and consistent with clinical protocol. Offer patient convenience items (water, coffee, tea, warm blankets, etc.), to ensure patient is comfortable in exam suite and/or lobby. Follow symptom initiated protocols in place for clinic operation. Perform labs as ordered/instructed either by protocols or provider direction.If clinic offers Retail Medications, offer this option to patients and perform administration of prescription as directed by provider. Review after visit summary and provide instructions to patient as instructed by Provider.Call all patients back 48-72 hours post clinic visit to perform mandatory follow up phone call. Consistent with Carle policy and as directed by Provider call patient with results reporting in a professional and courteous manner consistent with training and licensure. Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and sterilize as required. Take, relay, and process messages from patient, Provider, pharmacy consistent with training and licensure. Consistent with Carle Health policy maintain all logs and required checks (e.g., refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.).Perform quality control activities on radiation emitting equipment and darkroom equipment to ensure optimum image quality.Complete appropriate forms for recordkeeping and properly store films.Employ proper radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.Employee DevelopmentMaintain Carle and department policies, procedures and objectives; performs functions other than described due to extenuating circumstances.May serve other departments as assigned.Be aware of what is happening in clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department meetings, reading emails and regularly checking information on the organization's intranet site.Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines.Maintain compliance with Personnel policies and procedures.Monitor environmental conditions in order to secure protected health information.Behave in a manner consistent with all Corporate Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures.Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.Perform all duties consistent with training and licensure.Perform other duties as requested by Clinic Manager to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office.

The Home Care Physical Therapist evaluates and develops treatment plans for patients of all ages, modifying the plan of care as appropriate. Serves as a role model in the delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students. Hours may vary depending upon census and program need.Documents through comprehensive detail about patient visit, information is sufficient that following staff can determine exactly what and how care was rendered with a clear plan for the next contact.Educates and documents discharge planning prior to discharge, including communication with physician, insurance source, outpatient visits and community resources are planned and arranged if applicable. Patient is provided with discharge documentation.Updates goals promptly, ensures goals are closed as met or changed as patient condition progresses.Collaboratively communicates and initiates case conferencing as necessary and documents interactions (other disciplines, MD, care coordinator, insurers, etc.).Communicates the requirements for collaborative team and care givers, assignments with scheduler, prepare written instructions for the assistant and supervises the assistant in the patient home.Administers treatment involving application of physical agents such as heat, cold, light, water and electricity or traction and massage therapy.Evaluates, fits and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modifications to the orthotist/prosthetist.Plans and administers prescribed physical therapy treatment programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability, injury or loss of body part.Performs patient assessment test, measurements and evaluations, such as: range of motion and manual muscle tests, gait and functional analyses, and body part measurements. Records and evaluates findings to aid in establishing or revising specifics of treatment programs.Reviews and evaluates physician or podiatrist referral and patient medical record to determine if physical therapy required.Demonstrates comprehension and adherence to regulatory requirements and home care policies regarding practice, and documentation content and timelines. Completes functional assessments and documentation per regulations.Completes comprehensive OASIS assessment of patients.Assess homebound status of patients.Completes comprehensive physical therapy assessment in patient's home and develop plan of care.Communicate with patients to schedule appointment times and manage daily schedule.Assess home safety and recommend equipment to improve patient's home safety.Educate family/caregivers on recommended home exercise program.Performs wound care within the scope of practice and according to the plan of care and to the department policy.

Evaluates and treats patients of all ages. Serves as a role model in delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.Collects case history information and integrates information from patients, family, caregivers, teachers, relevant others, and other professionals. Selects and administers appropriate evaluation procedures to meet patient needs. Recognizes the needs, values, preferred mode of communication, and cultural/linguistic background of the patient, family, caregivers and relevant others.Conducts assessment procedures for speech and language pathology. Selects or develops and uses appropriate materials and instrumentation for prevention and intervention.Develops and implements a setting appropriate plan of care with measurable and achievable goals that meet patients need. Collaborates with patients and relevant others in the planning process.Interprets, integrates, and synthesizes all information to develop a treatment plan and make appropriate recommendations for intervention.Evaluates and implements intervention plans utilizing activities that designed to improve the functional and emotional needs of the patient/family. Modifies approach in response to patient behavior and performance.Utilizes standardized outcomes measures/testing and instrumental evaluations in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected.Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.Collaborates with patient, family and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and provides education/family training as necessary.Clearly communicates patient performance, change in status, activity/diet recommendations, with the medical team and makes appropriate recommendations for the next level of care.

Evaluates and treats patients of all ages, modifying plan of care as appropriate. Serves as a role model in delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor, if applicable. Is aware of and demonstrates safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to self, staff and patients.Demonstrates respect by treating our patients and each other with dignity and respect, being empathetic and caring, and staying fully engaged with those who need our services.Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan. Adjusts the care based on patient response and available evidence.Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.Performs examination, selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, results of screening, and history.Produces documentation in accordance with the Clinical Process Policy (CTSCP67).Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need fortherapy services, if appropriate.Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines. Monitors the care delivered by support personnel and provides regular feedback.Evaluates and implements intervention plans utilizing activities that are functional in nature and take into consideration the functional and emotional needs of the patient/family. Modifies approach in response to patient behavior and performance.Utilizes standardized outcomes measures in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected.Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.Collaborates with patient, family and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and provides education/family training as necessary.Provides supervision to PTA and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with regulatory agencies.Clearly communicates patient performance, change in status, activity/transfer recommendations, and recommendations for discharge disposition and equipment required for the next level of care with the medical team.

The Social Worker for Community Health Initiatives provides professional services to clients and their families eligible for the Healthy Beginnings Services in order to meet identified psychosocial, emotional, financial and environmental needs. This SW will also serve patients/families on board the Mobile Health Clinic performing Social Determinants of Health and providing appropriate referrals/resources. The social worker provides psychosocial assessments, supportive counseling, emergent crisis intervention appropriate to setting, financial resource information, environment enhancements, advance directive planning and referrals to community agencies for clients and their caregivers/families in the client's home, mobile health clinic (MHC), or other settings. Using an interdisciplinary team approach, the social worker ensures clear communication and helps to facilitate care transitions. The social worker identifies and implements interventions at the individual and systemic levels and provides expertise to high risk clients across the continuum. The social worker works collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to support the RN performing at the highest level of their license in addition to maximizing the social worker's specialized training to address complex cases. Social Services are provided as part of a collaboration with interdisciplinary teams in adherence to the NFP model, and to policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards of NFP and of the Carle Health System.Involves client/patient/family in case planning decisions.Provides social work intervention to clients and their families eligible for the Healthy Beginnings and/or Mobile Health Clinic services.Helps to facilitate care transitions, referrals to scoial services, and other specialits when needed.Keeps the director/manager informed of problematic cases, especially those involving legal or risk management issues.Provides assistance and advocacy to clients in obtaining financial resources and government entitlements.Develops and maintains tracking system of social services referrals /outcomes.Provides information and counseling for advance directives and health care power of attorney.Provides social work intervention to patient/families eligible for the NFP Program.Responds to referrals from healthcare team members to identify available services for case specific needs.Collaborates with nurse home visitors / supervisors / mobile health clinic staff to meet the needs of high risk populations.Details (direct or incidental) possible to enhance service/care is communicated across service lines and among disciplines.Documents all client interactions, significant observations, interventions, and actions taken in the client's medical record in an appropriate and timely manner.Formulates, develops, and implements a plan utilizing appropriate social work interventions. Provides education and counseling to clients and families around issues related to adaptation to the client's illness and/or life situation. May utilize crisis intervention, brief and long-term individual, group, and family therapies.Assists clients and their families in establishing goals and outcomes through therapeutic relationships by providing education, support, and referral resources.Assesses physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and environmental needs of clients and their families as they relate to the NFP domains.As requested/required, participates in community coalitions and other community organizations in support of NFP as well as promotes public awareness of Healthy Beginnings Services and the Mobile Health Clinic.Facilitates education/training modules to assist RN staff managing basic social work needs.

After participating in a training period, the substitute teacher will be responsible for using and adjusting lesson plans, facilitating communication and learning, collaborating with staff and parents and supporting the children across the school day with support from the CAOS supervisor and staff at CAOS.Implements lesson plans provided by deaf educator.Modifies lessons or techniques according to the individual children's responses and needs with support from deaf educators, senior deaf educators, and the Academic Program Coordinator.Implements classroom routines and behavior management plans as directed by deaf educator with support from deaf educators, Senior Deaf Educators and Academic Program Coordinator.During longer coverages, plans daily activities that are dependent upon each child's present level of performance in speech, audition, language, cognition, and social skills with support from deaf educators, therapists, Academic Program Coordinator and CAOS Supervisor.Implements daily activities that will elicit the use and repeated successful practice of selected speech and language targets with support from deaf educators, speech language pathologists, Academic Program Coordinator and CAOS Supervisor.Seeks information needed to maintain and facilitate optimal functioning of sensory devices such as cochlear implants, hearing aids and FM systems.Ensure that the learning spaces and materials are sanitized and tidy to ensure safety.Document student progress on their newsletter on a bi-weekly basis.Schedule and conduct monthly Parent Professional Collaboration meetings during longer coverages.Provide repeated successful practice in all academic and pre-academic areas according to the lesson plans.