Licensed Nurse Practitioner

General Purpose:

Assists with the provision of rehabilitation services to patients under the direct supervision of a Supervising Physical or Occupational Therapist designated by the client facility, in accordance with state regulations. May function in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient treatment centers, and schools.

Essential Functions:

• Transports patients to and from therapy area and assists therapists as directed to prepare patients for assessments and

treatments.

• Assists with the transfer activities and lifting of patients and the use of mechanical lifts when indicated and as directed by the

Supervising Therapist.

• Assists with the placement and removal of appliances and splints as directed by the Supervising Therapist.

• Assists the Supervising Therapist to conduct both individual and group treatment as outlined in treatment plan in the areas of ADL,

functional mobility, ROM, strength, coordination, cognitive/perceptual remediation and functional maintenance.

• Maintains department equipment by cleaning, disinfecting, maintaining orderly condition and reporting defective equipment.

• Facilitates the smooth functioning of the department to which assigned by performing administrative tasks and clerical duties.

• Maintains inventory of department equipment and supplies.

• Participates in patient, family and staff education.

• Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient.

• Responsible for reporting on the condition of patient/client to the appropriate supervisor and other staff members. Coordinate and

assist with care as directed.

• Documents and maintains patient records that reflect patient treatment: (Evaluation, daily treatment record, telephone orders,

billing).

• Clinical knowledge and skill, or ability to develop knowledge and skills required for evaluation and treatment of pediatric,

adolescent and geriatric patient populations.

• Responsible for performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge, and permitted by the

policies and procedures of Supplemental Health Care, and other local, state, and federal guidelines; and the policies of the facility

requesting the services.

• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds/meetings and in-services as needed. 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Good verbal and communication skills.
• Good organization, problems solving and prioritization skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Working knowledge of health care delivery in the Geriatric, Rehabilitation, or Skilled Nursing setting.
• Knowledge of the aging process, pharmacology, assessment of the elderly and practical application of clinical interventions.
• Desire to work in a skilled/rehabilitation setting is required.

Please submit a resume and participate in all interviews and testing as determined by SmartLinx Care Centers.