REHAB EDUCATOR, FH - BMH REHAB SERVICES ADMIN
Froedtert

Job Info

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Location: US:WI:WAUWATOSA at our FROEDTERT BLUEMOUND REHAB HOSP facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 1.000000

Shift: Shift 1

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for direct patient and caregiver education in the rehab setting to prepare the patient for discharge to home. This role will collaborate with serviceline programs to ensure consistent education across the continuum and facilitate improved patient outcomes. This role is additionally responsible for orientation, education, development and competency of all staff in the Rehab Services department. The Rehab Educator identifies opportunities for staff development and patient teaching, based on on-going, systematic assessment of needs; develops and evaluates programs to meet these needs. Participates in and facilitates teaching programs internally and with other departments including the coordination of student/clinical experience affiliates. This individual may provide assistance to physicians and other healthcare professionals.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:

A minimum three years of recent applicable clinical practice experience as a therapist is required. Inpatient Rehabilitation related experience and awareness of Inpatient Rehabilitation care service lines and programs is preferred.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:

Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree from an accredited PT or OT or SLP program is required.

SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:

Strong interpersonal skills essential in order to provide patient education, to maintain communication between all members of health care team, to assist staff in reaching professional potential, to maintain good working relationship with other hospital personnel and outside health professionals. Analytical skills required to problem solve organizational and patient related problems. Possess educator qualities such as effective time management and effective oral and written communication skills. The ability to be flexible and adaptable to diverse clinical needs in order to provide for organized, efficient therapy services is necessary.

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:

Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist by the Wisconsin State Department of Regulation and Licensing Medical Examining Board is required. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required with in 3 months of hire.

Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.

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