38 jobs found

Facilitates development and rehabilitation of mentally physically or emotionally disabled   Description:   Plans and runs occupational therapy programs that involve activities, practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills, activities of daily living, and participation in sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities, designed to help patients or disabled people develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities. Assist in developing occupational therapy plans for individual residents in coordination and conjunction with the resident assessment (MDS). Review the occupational therapy requirements of each resident admitted to the facility and assist the attending physician in planning for the resident’s care. Ensure that care plans indicate occupational therapy when such therapy is ordered. Brief resident of procedures involved in occupational therapy and prepare necessary equipment. Selects constructive activities...

To assist in the operation of the EEG Department and standard, routine and portable EEG tests per physician's order.   Description:   Perform EEG tests.  Observe and notate abnormal wave forms Maintain, calibrate, adjust and troubleshoot EEG equipment Document patient movements, clinical events and artifactual wave form Perform activating procedures to demonstrate abnormalities in the EEG wave form Include all pertinent patient information in technician report Makes discriminating observations and communicate with the reading/on-call neurologist Enter and result charges for each patient accordingly   Assist in daily operation of department. Assist in departmental planning, development of policies and procedures and quality assurance program.  Maintain professional growth and development through approved seminars and professional affiliations. Perform other work related duties as requested/required.

To evaluate and treat adult and pediatric patients utilizing the modalities of Occupational Therapy.   Description:   Evaluates new patients, sets objective measurable goals for functional outcome, establishes appropriate treatment programs, and provides documentation of same. Administers diagnostic testing procedures to determine the extent of patient's impairment and the prognosis for improvement.  Performs treatment procedures, fabricates adaptive equipment/splints and adapts therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out a regime of therapeutic exercises.  Re-evaluates patients, modifies treatment plan and procedures based on patient progress. Provides objective, analytic documentation of patient care, patient/family education and communication with other caregivers. Communicates effectively with medical/ allied health personnel regarding patient progress, needs, and discharge planning. Provides instruction in...

Under the direction of a radiologist and supervision of the Director of Radiology, performs a variety of ultrasound diagnostic procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the application of nonionizing high frequency ultrasound waves for the diagnosis of pathology.   Description:   Practices according to entity mandatory requirements.       Practices according to department expectations.      Practices with a Customer Service approach to all activities. Utilizes internal and external resources appropriately. Documents according to entity/department guidelines. Utilizes techniques of time management effectively. Sets up, adjusts and operates medical equipment and instruments.            Performs testing ordered by patient’s physician.      Addresses age-specific needs of  infants, toddlers, school age, adolescents, adults, older adults. Performs ultrasound procedures and follows exam protocols.         Utilizes and maintains equipment in expert manner....

Under the direction of the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging, performs radiologic procedures.   Description:   Performs radiologic procedures. Educates patients. Educates students. Cross-trains. Responsible for film quality/QA. Writes Hx on patient requisitions. Develops films and performs related darkroom activities. Performs routine clerical work when necessary. Interacts with patients (interpersonal skills.) Patient care skills. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Provides discharge planning and counseling services to Falmouth Hospital patients and their families recognizing age specific differences in assessing the needs of the patients.   Description:   Must be courteous to patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and other employees of the organization. Provides services which comply with: Public Health, JCAHO, Medicaid, Medicare, HMO's and PRO regulations. Screens all admissions to the hospital to determine whether discharge planning services may be needed. Screens and assesses patients who fall into "high risk" categories in compliance with the DPH regulations. Provides assessment of social, emotional, financial and discharge planning needs of hospital patients on all units, medical/surgical, pediatrics, maternity, emergency room, geriatrics, ambulatory care using knowledge and skill in applying the principles of growth and development in these areas. Assesses and refers outpatients when required. Provides therapeutic short term...

Perform radiographic procedures and assist radiologist in conducting diagnostic examinations, requested by physicians, to detect any breast abnormalities or breast cancer by applying radiation to patients, taking and developing radiographic film in a manner consistent with prescribed radiation protection safety standards.   Description:   Assures that diagnostic radiographic/mammographic and stereotactic equipment/devices are operable, assuring MSQA compliance by completing all necessary quality assurance checks, and maintaining accurate documentation. Prepares exam rooms with necessary radiographic/mammographic and stereotactic equipment/devices and appropriate patient supplies Receives and reviews requisitions, and radiologists last dictated report,thoroughly determining the ordered radiological exams while assuring previous films are available to complete radiological interpretation. Provide any necessary requisition changes to secretarial staff for accurate billing or inform...

Under the direction of the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging, performs radiologic procedures. Level 3 means 2 registries.   Description:   PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Practices according to entity mandatory requirements. Practices according to department expectations. Practices with a Customer Service approach to all activities. Receives and prepares patients for examinations. Receives and reviews requests for radiologic studies. Accesses patient condition to determine proper handling and special requirements. Ensures that all patients of childbearing age are questioned accordingly. Maintains equipment and examination room cleanliness. Prepares and administers contrast media under the supervision of a physician. Operates automatic film processor, inspects radiographs to determine quality, proper identification of film and completeness of exam. Possesses and utilizes proper aseptic technique and isolation procedures when appropriate. Monitors potential changes in...

Under the direction of the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging, performs radiologic procedures. Level 3 means 2 registries.   Description:   PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Practices according to entity mandatory requirements. Practices according to department expectations. Practices with a Customer Service approach to all activities. Receives and prepares patients for examinations. Receives and reviews requests for radiologic studies. Accesses patient condition to determine proper handling and special requirements. Ensures that all patients of childbearing age are questioned accordingly. Maintains equipment and examination room cleanliness. Prepares and administers contrast media under the supervision of a physician. Operates automatic film processor, inspects radiographs to determine quality, proper identification of film and completeness of exam. Possesses and utilizes proper aseptic technique and isolation procedures when appropriate. Monitors potential changes in...

Under the direction of the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging performs radiologic procedures   Description:   Performs radiologic procedures. Educates patients. Educates students. Cross-trains. Responsible for film quality/QA. Writes Hx on patient requisitions. Develops films and performs related darkroom activities. Performs routine clerical work when necessary. Interacts with patients (interpersonal skills.) Patient care skills. Performs other duties as required or assigned.   Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Falmouth Hospital’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

Plans, organizes and implements social work services to patients and families. Plans for discharge and after-care. Maintains contact with referring agencies and related people, and with community resources used for referral.   Description:        1.  Assists patients and families to adjust to illness and lifestyle changes related to illness and hospitalization.  Completes a comprehensive assessment of patient and family members to obtain information about psychosocial issues including the home. environment, family relationships, mental health history, substance abuse history, economic and cultural needs. Completes a risk assessment and interventions for at risk populations such as children, elderly, disabled, victims of abuse and neglect, domestic violence. Conducts clinical assessments of patients presenting with emotional, mental health and substance abuse issues and coordinates with internal and external providers for care and safe discharge planning once the appropriate...

Utilize high frequency sound waves to produce ultrasound images and related data used by physicians to render a medical diagnosis and perform the following duties.   Description:   Set up equipment when necessary and prepare patient for examination Select the proper transducer, both type and frequency for examination. Obtain, review and retrieve pertinent patient history, physical exam and supporting clinical data to facilitate the physician in making the diagnosis. Positions patient on examination table and adjusts immobilization devices as required to obtain optimum views of specified area of the body requested by physician as determined by department policy and procedure Provide explanation of procedures and answer pertinent questions of patients to reduce                anxieties and obtain cooperation Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of patients during examinations and procedures to   insure safety and comfort while preparing for and while undergoing ultrasound...

Performs a comprehensive Physical Therapy assessment of patients referred for service including but not limited to physiological, psychosocial, environmental factors and health history. Integrate pertinent data to develop a plan of care to promote function and safety. Participates with other staff in the development of agency policies and programs necessary to achieve agency objectives as they relate to patient care.   Description:   Maintain annual HHRG values at the National Standard as appropriate. Utilize HHRG values to establish visit frequency and to establish appropriate interdisciplinary utilization. Annual outcomes meet National Benchmarks. Refers to community resources as appropriate. Evaluates the clinical needs of the patient; initiates, develops, implements and makes necessary revisions to the patient's plan of care; addresses all problems in the plan of care and documents accordingly. Participates in inter-disciplinary patient case conferences; evaluates...

Performs a comprehensive Physical Therapy assessment of patients referred for service including but not limited to physiological, psychosocial, environmental factors and health history. Integrate pertinent data to develop a plan of care to promote function and safety. Participates with other staff in the development of agency policies and programs necessary to achieve agency objectives as they relate to patient care.   Description:   1.    Maintain annual HHRG values at the National Standard as appropriate. 2.    Utilize HHRG values to establish visit frequency and to establish appropriate interdisciplinary utilization. 3.    Annual outcomes meet National Benchmarks. 4.    Refers to community resources as appropriate. 5.    Evaluates the clinical needs of the patient; initiates, develops, implements and makes necessary revisions to the patient's plan of care; addresses all problems in the plan of care and documents accordingly. 6.    Participates in inter-disciplinary patient case...

Plans, organizes and implements social work services to patients and families. Plans for discharge and after-care. Maintains contact with referring agencies and related people, and with community resources used for referral.   Description:   Assists patients and families to adjust to illness and lifestyle changes related to illness and hospitalization. Completes a comprehensive assessment of patient and family members to obtain information about psychosocial issues including the home. environment, family relationships, mental health history, substance abuse history, economic and cultural needs. Completes a risk assessment and interventions for at risk populations such as children, elderly, disabled, victims of abuse and neglect, domestic violence. Conducts clinical assessments of patients presenting with emotional, mental health and substance abuse issues and coordinates with internal and external providers for care and safe discharge planning once the appropriate disposition is...

As an integral part of the Hospice IDT, the Social Worker is responsible for the delivery of support services to help meet the patients/families social, emotional and economic needs in relation to the impact of the terminal illness. The purpose of this position is to provide initial psychosocial evaluations, ongoing psychosocial counseling, direct casework services, bereavement services, and community education, outreach and referral.   Description:   Performs comprehensive initial psychosocial and bereavement evaluations and assists in the development and implementation of goal-directed patient/family care plan per CMS regulations. Conducts ongoing reassessments of patient/family needs and counseling as required. Provides short term crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated. Assist patient/families in utilizing community resources. Assess patient/family ability to meet financial obligations and offer appropriate resources and assist them as indicated....

Delivers patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Administers and monitors patient responses to all medications. Directs and guides patient care, teaching and activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing within the realm of Hospital Policy. Maintains and delivers the highest quality customer service standards.   Description:   Properly utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients by maintaining relevant, accurate and current patient records as evidenced by Nursing PI activities. Provides documentation of assessment of the patient throughout the Hospital admission including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans.  Summarizes assessment data and initiate plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers as evidenced by Nursing PI activities. Understands, assumes, and demonstrates proficiency in the role of charge nurse....

Utilize high frequency sound waves to produce ultrasound images and related data used by physicians to render a medical diagnosis and perform the following duties.   Description:   Set up equipment when necessary and prepare patient for examination. Select the proper transducer, both type and frequency for examination. Obtain, review and retrieve pertinent patient history, physical exam and supporting clinical data to facilitate the physician in making the diagnosis. Positions patient on examination table and adjusts immobilization devices as required to obtain optimum views of specified area of the body requested by physician as determined by department policy and procedure. Provide explanation of procedures and answer pertinent questions of patients to reduce                anxieties and obtain cooperation. Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of patients during examinations and procedures to   insure safety and comfort while preparing for and while undergoing...

Performs a comprehensive Physical Therapy assessment of patients referred for service including but not limited to physiological, psychosocial, environmental factors and health history. Integrate pertinent data to develop a plan of care to promote function and safety. Participates with other staff in the development of agency policies and programs necessary to achieve agency objectives as they relate to patient care   Description:   Maintain annual HHRG values at the National Standard as appropriate. Utilize HHRG values to establish visit frequency and to establish appropriate interdisciplinary utilization. Annual outcomes meet National Benchmarks. Refers to community resources as appropriate. Evaluates the clinical needs of the patient; initiates, develops, implements and makes necessary revisions to the patient's plan of care; addresses all problems in the plan of care and documents accordingly. Participates in inter-disciplinary patient case conferences; evaluates effectiveness...

Under the direction of the Team Leader and within the Agency policies and procedures, the PTA follows the plan of care on individual patients within the guidelines of his/her licensure to provide for the safety and quality of care treatment or services.   Description:   1. Reports new or pertinent findings and patient response to treatment to PT and MD. 2. Follows prescribed plan of care as completed by PT in order to address identified needs. 3. Demonstrates the skills and judgments to implement the plan of care, therapeutic interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient, within the guidelines of his/her licensure. 4. Records narrative documentation to reflect status /progress of skilled care. Documentation is clear, concise and addresses specific teaching and response. 5. Assist  and instruct the patient's family and/or significant other by providing teaching as directed  through the PT plan of care. 6. Collaborates and communicates on a regular basis with...