The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) performs routine and critical respiratory care procedures under the supervision of a Respiratory Care Manager and Medical Director. Responsible for performance and competency of care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Special Summer Incentive*Sign on bonus - $15,000*Free Health Insurance for the rest of the yearEffectively evaluate the results of patient respiratory care delivered per care plans.Accurately introduces, administers and charts the effects of routine respiratory therapy and medication administration.Accurately setup, maintain, and chart the usage of oxygen therapy, aerosol/humidity therapy and ventilator therapy.Provide ventilator support and airway management to neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric populations.Perform arterial blood gas and capillary blood gas analysis (following Medical Director approval). Participates and performs blood gas quality controls per regulatory standards. Participates in blood gas proficiency studies.May be trained in endotracheal intubation and arterial line insertion. May take a charge role.Completes assessments on ventilator patients and all other patients on respiratory care services.Will accurately chart on the respiratory flow sheets in the EMR and on the care plans. Will also charge accurately in the EMR.Processes and maintains respiratory equipment.Evaluates patients for routine respiratory care therapy on the inpatient unitsEvaluates patients for routine respiratory care therapy for patient in the Emergency room.Evaluates patient Evaluates patients for advanced respiratory care therapy for patients in the ICU'sParticipates on all Transport teams. PEDS and AdultObtains and analyses blood gases.. Arterial, Venous and CapillaryAssist cleaning respiratory care related equipmentAssist with stocking respiratory care related supplies on the inpatient care units

Join Talkspace, a leading online platform for therapists and counselors to provide mental health care on your schedule, all from the comfort of home. This is a fully remote, part-time position. The Benefits: Choose Your Time Commitment - As a Talkspace therapist, there is no caseload requirement or non-compete clause so you can keep your current clientele. Use Talkspace to fill in openings in your schedule or build a full caseload on our platform - up to you!No Overhead - Wave goodbye to insurance barriers, marketing budgets, and other expenses associated with private practice. Talkspace provides the client referrals to you & handles insurance claim submission and billing so you can focus on practicing the craft you love.Flexible Scheduling - Provide mental health care on your time, whether that’s during the day, on weekends, early mornings, or late nights. Set a schedule that works best for you & your clients.Monthly Bonus Incentive - Earn a MONTHLY client engagement bonus up to $4,000!And More! - Manage cases, write client notes, and schedule appointments all on the Talkspace app. Earn free CE credits by attending our Learning Community sessions. You’ll also have access to resources like our Provider Help Center, our dedicated Provider Support Team and our partnership with Stride Health to support your health and financial well-being. Requirements: All therapists & counselors who wish to join Talkspace must possess and provide proof of the following: Independent, state-board-approved clinical license (e.g., LPC, LMHC, LCSW, LMFT)Individual professional malpractice liability insurance policySubmission of a fully completed, signed CAQH applicationIndividual NPI numberCurrent residence in the USA Compensation: At Talkspace, we believe in pay transparency. You will be reimbursed $67.90 per hour for live sessions. Rates for shorter live sessions (30- and 45-minute sessions) are prorated. Additionally, asynchronous messaging rates fluctuate depending on client plans, but reimbursement rates range between $12-$36. Finally, we offer a monthly bonus ($100-$4,000) based on the average number of clinical hours spent with clients on the platform per week, with eligibility starting at 3 weekly hours of client engagement. More About Talkspace: What is Talkspace Talkspace is an online platform that connects mental health therapists and counselors with clients in their licensed state(s) through an easy-to-use and HIPAA-compliant app. How does Talkspace work Talkspace matches you with clients and checks client insurance eligibility. Exchange text, video, and audio messages with your clients from almost anywhere, at any time. Our platform also supports Live Sessions via video, audio, and messaging. Note: Talkspace therapists/counselors work remotely and only with clients in the state(s) where they are licensed and allowed to practice.Due to demand, we are currently placing applicants on a waitlist to join our platform IF they have clinical licensure ONLY in the following states: Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Michigan. Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Contract, Remote

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) performs routine and critical respiratory care procedures under the supervision of a Respiratory Care Manager and Medical Director. Responsible for performance and competency of care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Special Summer Incentive*Sign on bonus - $15,000*Free Health Insurance for the rest of the yearEffectively evaluate the results of patient respiratory care delivered per care plans.Accurately introduces, administers and charts the effects of routine respiratory therapy and medication administration.Accurately setup, maintain, and chart the usage of oxygen therapy, aerosol/humidity therapy and ventilator therapy.Provide ventilator support and airway management to neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric populations.Perform arterial blood gas and capillary blood gas analysis (following Medical Director approval). Participates and performs blood gas quality controls per regulatory standards. Participates in blood gas proficiency studies.May be trained in endotracheal intubation and arterial line insertion. May take a charge role.Completes assessments on ventilator patients and all other patients on respiratory care services.Will accurately chart on the respiratory flow sheets in the EMR and on the care plans. Will also charge accurately in the EMR.Processes and maintains respiratory equipment.Evaluates patients for routine respiratory care therapy on the inpatient unitsEvaluates patients for routine respiratory care therapy for patient in the Emergency room.Evaluates patient Evaluates patients for advanced respiratory care therapy for patients in the ICU'sParticipates on all Transport teams. PEDS and AdultObtains and analyses blood gases.. Arterial, Venous and CapillaryAssist cleaning respiratory care related equipmentAssist with stocking respiratory care related supplies on the inpatient care units

As a health care professional, the incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to, managing the processes involved in performing respiratory therapy, ventilator management, ECG, oxygen administration and airway managementPERFORMS PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE ALL FORMS OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY, NON-INVASIVE CARDIOLOGY, AND OTHER ASSIGNED DUTIES UTILIZING APPLICABLE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.* Interprets and executes physician orders* Demonstrates the ability to individualize therapy to meet the patient's need* Demonstrates the ability to anticipate the patient needs* Demonstrates the ability to calculate medication dosages* Performs patient education* Performs all duties in an efficient and timely manner* Notify leader of respiratory care, nursing supervisor, or unit leader of any inappropriate patient care issues* Documents all medication and patient care errors* Uses protective equipment appropriately* Performs intubations and change tracheostomy tubes as assigned* Practices good body mechanics, getting assistance as needed to protect patient and own safety* Remains alert and responsive to all alarms/call lights* Follows proper hand washing and infection control between patients and procedures* Performs testing in a manner that ensures accurate results.* Maintains a clean work area, checks and stocks supplies in their specific area.* Performs oxygen rounds* Performs accurate DAU and BAT testing as assigned. ( Methodist only)* Responds to all pages and requests in a timely manner* Performs home care instructions and arrange for home oxygen, nebulizer, and/or suction equipment* Responds to emergency situations, RRT calls and codes immediately* Remains calm and effective in emergency and/or stressful situations* Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals* Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.* Performs patient bedside lab testing (ABGs) and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider's orders and hospital lab procedures/policiesPERFORMS VENTILATOR MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE* Maintains knowledgeable of all modes of ventilation and a weaning modalities* Responds promptly to urgent needs* Uses protective equipment appropriately* Participates in patient rounds with physicians if assigned* Performs ventilator checks every 2 hours and PRN* Sets appropriate ventilator alarms within recommended parameters* Educates students and other health professionals about ventilator functions* Documents ventilator settings and patient information accurately* Acts as patient advocate* Practices appropriate patient assessment skills to evaluate patient needs* Contacts physicians to improve patient care* Contacts physicians concerning ventilator settings* Collaborates with appropriate healthcare worker concerning patient care issues* Sets-up, verifies proper function, operates, and monitors ventilators, BIPAP and CPAPMAINTAINS ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION AND ACCURATE COMPUTER ENTRY* Completes documentation of all therapy, ventilator, and oxygen* Completes documentation on all internal forms* Documents complete and accurate charge entry daily* Completes accurate information on all ECGs* Performs editing of ECGs accurately when assigned* Documents on all diagnostic testsASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIS/HER ONGOING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT* Learns the functions of all new equipment* Learns new procedures* Knowledgeable of departmental policies and procedures* Completes all mandatory education within the stated timeframe* Attends educational offerings to validate skills* Maintain current knowledge of all equipment* Maintain current license* Maintain current credentials * Acts as a resource person for others* Participates in clinical instruction of students and other healthcare workers

Provides social work services to patients and families within assigned areas in order to meet identified psychosocial needs, as well as to enhance problem-solving and coping capacities and to facilitate timely discharge by arranging post-discharge services. The social worker provides psychosocial assessments, supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and financial planning and works collaboratively with all other members of the healthcare team, ensuring clear communication and care planning to all patients.Investigates cases admitted with 'no insurance' or 'self-pay' to identify whether insurance coverage does exist, and if the need for financial assistance is warranted.Evaluates patients for abuse/neglect and makes appropriate referrals.Involves patient and family in case planning decisions.Keeps the director/manager informed of problematic cases, especially those involving legal or risk management issues.Provides assistance and advocacy to patients in obtaining financial resources and government entitlements.Provides information and counseling for advance directives, power of attorney, and conservatorship.Provides social work intervention to patient/families.Provides support and planning in cases of death, adoption, and fetal demise.Responds to referrals from healthcare team members to identify available facilities and services for case specific needs during and post-hospitalization.Assess patients who are uninsured/underinsured for IL Medicaid eligibility and/or Carle Financial Assistance Program eligibility. If so, provide direction or assistance with completing the application(s).Complete psychosocial assessments with patients to identify expressed, implied or anticipated needs.Complete mandated reports of suspected abuse and/or neglect of minors, disabled adults, and seniors. Cooperate and collaborate with the investigating bodies for safe plans.Find solutions to offer patients so that they can obtain needed prescription medications, e.g coupons, copay cards, pharmaceutical assistance programs, Social Security Extra Help, 340B, One Time Rx Assistance, etc.Find, and if possible, arrange transportation for patients to get to and from their medical appointments and/or home from the Emergency Department/Hospital.Educate about and connect patients with community resources to help meet their needs, e.g. non skilled help at home, meals/food, housing resources, charity assistance programs, support groups, etc.Provide empathic listening and emotional support to patients either in person or over the phone.

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.Performs CT simulations independently, consistently, effectively and accurately.Performs daily quality assurance checks, delivers daily treatments and operates the TrueBeam and Tomo 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 and electron cutouts proficiently.Identifies ways to improve processes, recommends solutions and implements appropriately. Measures outcomes and utilizes data to recommend changes.Accepts responsibility for working on-call hours and follows the written on-call policy.Performs computerized documentation on the electronic medical record (ARIA) that is timely and accurate, including order entry, billing and coding functions.Independently seeks out opportunities to learn and grow both interpersonally and functionally.Accepts and completes other duties as assigned.

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.

Provides direct speech/language pathology services to patients of all ages who are referred to the department. Selects appropriate evaluation procedures and develops individualized treatment programs to restore or maximize each patient's functional skills.Plans appropriate treatment programs for infants, children, adolescents and adults of all ages (depending on area of assignment) based on physician referral, evaluation results, patient/family goals and interests, sound clinical judgment and other pertinent available information. Responsible for maintaining a productive schedule with an average of 6.0 out of 8.0 hours per day scheduled for direct clinical care. Informs manager of openings and/or cancellations in their daily schedule.Administers daily treatment ensuring that the treatment plan is age appropriate and adjusted as necessary in order to the changing needs of the patient.Successfully completes all competency assessments pertaining to provision of patient care.Provides special services such as video swallow studies.Communicates with physicians, team members, other professionals, family members and caregivers for the purpose of sharing information that will assist in achieving optimum care for the patient. Establishes effective rapport with patients of all ages depending on assignment.Selects appropriate assistive devices for patients and provides appropriate instruction in the maintenance and use of such equipment.Provides education to the patient and family or significant others based on patient needs. Identifies and addresses learning readiness, preference and learning barriers.Determines when the patient will be ready for discharge. Recognizes the need for termination of treatment and effectively plans discharge which may include establishing home treatment plans and/or arranging for continued services.Administers and interprets initial assessments which determine the patient's status in the following areas of function: verbal expression, non-verbal communication, auditory comprehension, written expression, reading comprehension, cognition, swallowing skills and the need for swallowing precautions, articulation, fluency, voice and the need for augmentative systems.Selects appropriate assessment procedures to assess the abilities and limitations of patients of all ages, depending on area of assignment.Completes all documentation according to departmental policy.Performas other duties such as charge entry for all services rendered on the day delivered, maintaining a clean work environment and serving on departmental committees and in program development efforts as appropriate.May supervise speech pathology students and interns at the request of manager after obtaining Certificate of Clinical Competence.

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.Special Summer Incentive*Sign on bonus - $15,000*Free Health Insurance for the rest of the yearDemonstrates 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 Physicist provides physics support for the Radiation Oncology department. Responsible for quality assurance of all treatment and planning devices in the department.Takes radiation measurements on the accelerators and analyzes the data.Verfies dosimetry calculations done by dosimitrists and technologists.Performs radiation therapy treatment planning.Performs QA procedures on all medical radiation devices and radiation safety surveys, which satisfy ACR certification requirements.Responsible for maintaining, scheduling, creating meeting minutes and oversight for the Radiation Safety Committee

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.

The Social Worker Home Visitor ' Healthy Beginnings 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. 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 and 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.Facilitates education/training modules to assist RN staff managing basic social work needs.As requested/required, participates in community coalition in support of NFP as well as promotes public awareness ofHealthy Beginnings Services and the Mobile Health Clinic.Develops and maintains community relationships to support client referrals.Assesses physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and environmental needs of clientsand their families as they relate to the NFP domains.Assists clients and their families in establishing goals and outcomes through therapeutic relationships by providing education, support, and referral resources.Consults and collaborates with other professionals involved in providing services to women and families.

The Home Services Social Worker identifies the psychosocial needs of patients and families through assessment. Social work interventions range from resource support identification and acquisition (including community support, financial and environmental enhancement) to short term counseling and emergent crisis intervention. Social Services are provided as part of a collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Hours may vary depending upon census and program need.Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and problems related to their diagnosis, illness, treatment, and/or life situation.Captures all legitimate revenue; conservative in expense and resource use yet provides appropriate service and supplies to patients.Develops a bereavement plan of care to address family member/care giver needs.Interprets and communicates pt/family faith and culture traditions. Identifies and communicates when spiritual/religious beliefs may impact the physical and psychosocial care provided by other team members.Documents recert and discharge assessments which accurately reflect change in patients status and declines/improvements realized in comparison with initial assessment elements.Educates patient and family members in a manner that overcomes barriers; matches their learning capabilities and meets fundamental needs.Investigates and applies payer specific Commercial Hospice Benefits to optimize treatment opportunities.Visit notes and orders are completed and transmitted in a timely manner according to policy. Corrections to care plans are entered and transmitted according to time line.Documents psychosocial patient/family assessments, financial assessment and MSW interventions within patients' electronic medical record.Implements social work plan that results in: a) enhanced strength of family systems, b) patient/family/caregiver utilization of community resources, c) maximization of medical benefits, d) enhanced environment for care delivery, e) dignity for the dying patient, f) maximized patient/family coping skills, g) support for patient/family cultural beliefs and values. Evaluates effectiveness of social work plan of care and modifies intervention as indicated.Facilitates and supports patient decisions and communication of self-determined life care decisions.Provides care according to plan of care/orders. Develops social work plan of care in collaboration with IDT.Practices in a manner sensitive to the needs of patients and families. Daily practice and documentation are evidence of understanding of palliative/comfort philosophy and approach (versus aggressive/curative treatment).Identifies and responds to indicators of imminent death, addresses patient/family needs at time of death.Demonstrates understanding of Medicare Hospice Benefit including benefit eligibility, qualification for admission, election process, certification, recertification, transfer, non-recertification and revocation.Utilizes Memorial Funds appropriately and submits documentation in a timely manner according to policy.Demonstrates understanding of Medicare Home Care benefit including eligibility, qualification for admission and services available.Complete or assist and educate the patients/caregivers on advanced directives, including living will, HCPOA, and POLST forms.Assist with Transportation barriersAssistance with Referrals for lack of access to food, clothing, assistance with power billsMake referrals for help in the HomeAssistance with Applications (Medicaid, Community Care, SSDI)Make Elder Abuse/Neglect Referrals

The Radiation Therapist applies ionizing radiation to the patient in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist.Accurately delivers the planned course of radiation therapy with minimal supervision. Verifies patient information and prepares the treatment room and equipment.Monitors patient's condition while undergoing treatment, recognizing signs of treatment complications and alerting the physician or nurse if needed.Explain procedure to patient, means of communication during treatment, and procedure to follow if emergency arises during treatment. Reinforce Radiation Oncologist's advice to patient regarding reactions to treatment and their care.Perform quality assurance checks on all treatment plans prior to treatment.Perform image fusion daily on patients treatment (when applicable), verifying the planned treatment field matches the area of interest for treatment.Perform custom immobilization, through fabrication of patient specific immobilization devices, to accurately align patients for daily radiation therapy.Follow principles of Radiation protection for patient, self, and others.Conduct daily Quality Assurance checks on Radiation delivery equipment.

To provides psychosocial assessment and intervention for clients and caregivers receiving care through Home Health Services. To provides counseling, continuity of care planning, resourcing, and referral services in order to facilitate recovery and maximize benefits from home care.Ensures quality care.* Demonstrates clinical skills through thorough assessments, supportive counseling, provision of a therapeutic environment and by seeking appropriate supervision.* Completes psychosocial assessments.* Provides crisis intervention and supportive counseling on a short-term basis with appropriate referral(s) for ongoing counseling needs.* Plans for continuing care services that should be conducted within a therapeutic context of sensitivity to the emotional factors involved with adjustment to illness and lifestyle changes.* Offers educational and support groups.* Identifies when supervision and/or peer consultation is indicated and seeks out assistance in clinical management of a case, when necessary.* Serves as a client/caregiver advocate by respecting the client's rights, facilitating procedures in accordance with the rules and regulations pertaining to client care.* Provides information and protection regarding the client's rights.Provides quality client interventions.* Maintains a broad knowledge of resources.* Responds to referrals in a timely manner.* Coordinates with other team members* Addresses risk management and legal regulation issues.* Continues to stay updated regarding available community resources* Coordinates the assigned caseload in a complete and timely manner.* Submits appropriate documentation within departmental policy guidelines.* Functions competently and makes sound objective decisions.* Maintains an awareness of risk management issues and involves the appropriate hospital and community agents.Ensures quality care management by providing appropriate documentation, communication and other follow-up by using time, supplies, and other resources productively.* Maintains appropriate communication.* Coordinates with other team members in a timely and pertinent manner.* Demonstrates courtesy and conveys respect in all interactions with other members of the healthcare team.* Responds to phone calls in a helpful and positive manner* Protects client/caregiver's confidentiality'* Provides prompt and pertinent communication and documentation, as necessary, to effective coordinate with other members of the healthcare team and to keep the Home Health Clinical Manager appropriately informed.* Is timely with submission of documentation as well as other interdepartmental communication.Obtains and utilizes educational opportunities for professional development. personal growth and remains up-to-date regarding current trends.* Assumes responsibility for keeping informed regarding developments in healthcare.* Informs and interprets health information to clients/caregivers and other members of the home health team.* Identifies own learning needs by participating in educational activities in the HHSD and MMCI.* Shares information with other staff and client(s)/caregiver(s)* Attends/participates in semi-monthly staff and team meetings* Participates and/or assists departmental work groups.* Is knowledgeable and up-to-date and able to identify payor source requirements including, but not limited to Medicare and Medicaid

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.

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.