Mobility Specialist

We like to say it’s greener here at Infinity Rehab.
Here’s why: Flexible schedule options Annual compensation reviews Full and part-time benefit options Paid time-off begins to accrue on your first day of employment Benefits start on the first of the month after hire date—no long wait times! 401(k) program with company match Fee-free health savings account (HSA) with employer match Extensive professional development programming 90-Day Immersion Program helps new clinicians ease into their job, a perk few healthcare companies offer Enhanced benefits offerings like acupuncture and massage Culture of integrity, trust, respect, teamwork, and collaboration Commitment to diversity and inclusion where everyone feels a sense of belonging Director-in-training program (DORit) open to all clinicians, including assistants Employee assistance program (EAP) features exclusive discounts on a variety of services, including mental health, counseling, legal advice, and wellness Tickets at Work benefit includes popular discounts for travel, entertainment, and your favorite retailers COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Our compensation package offers competitive hourly rates, time-and-a-half for holidays, and a generous paid-time-off program.
Our extensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, fee-free health savings accounts (HSAs) with employer match, 401(k) plan with employer match, and liability insurance.
Benefits vary between full-time, part-time, and on-call employment.
We also offer continuing education, an employee assistance program, employee referral bonuses, relocation assistance, and an annual employee appreciation event.
POSITION SUMMARY Provides low intensity progressive exercise and activity programs to older adult patients as directed by a Physical Therapist and/or responsible Nurse.
Care includes intervention to maximize exercise and activity capacity and to promote and maintain patients’ optimal activity, mobility, and independence.
These services are provided as an adjunct to skilled rehabilitation and designed to decrease the detrimental effects of inactivity.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical and Communication: Provides low intensity progressive exercise and activity programs to older adult patients in a safe and effective manner.
Employs strategies to gain patient’s participation and engagement with activity.
Follows treatment plans as directed and in accordance with department procedures and standards.
Monitors patient’s response to intervention and able to adapt strategies to meet the individual needs of the patient.
Maintains good judgment in difficult situations, asks appropriate questions when unsure of assignments, and takes initiative in areas expected of them.
Able to work independently without direct supervision.
Schedules time to maximize patient participation in conjunction with other team members.
Records specific activity and treatment times per established procedures.
Recognizes opportunities to assist the rehabilitation team and takes initiative to provide support.
Seeks and probes for information from nursing staff relative to the patient’s mobility and self-care performance and in accordance with MDS procedures.
Conveys gathered information to appropriate nursing and therapy staff.
Assists in the training of certified nursing assistant staff on the delivery of nursing restorative plans.
Enlists support of other nursing leaders or rehabilitation professionals when needed.
Assists patients with moving in/out of bed, transferring from one surface to another, and walking safely.
Conveys feedback and information from patient and/or family to therapy and nursing personnel as needed.
Maintains positive relationships and rapport with co-workers, patients, family members, and building personnel, modeling respectful behavior by exhibiting professionalism with coworkers.
Maintains knowledge of and adheres to all applicable and established confidentiality standards including all HIPAA rules and regulations.
Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each patient visitor and staff in all interactions.
Reports, as appropriate, actual or suspicious activity related to fraud and/or operational abuse of laws, regulations and standards.
Processes: Limited documentation of patient treatments/interactions.
Reports to work on time and maintains regular attendance.
Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to company safety standards.
Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
Attends annual safety and infection control education required by agency.
Uses safety precautions as appropriate for patients, employees, public and self, e.
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proper positioning of self, good body mechanics, universal precautions, Knows location of all emergency equipment in the facility, and is aware of established emergency and safety procedures.
Develops and maintains own and patient/caregiver knowledge of emergency procedures.
Demonstrates good judgment when the environment is not physically safe for the staff or the patient.
Other responsibilities: Attends in-service meetings as required.
Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.
Assists with and participates in quality improvement program as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Reports to the Director of Rehab, Physical Therapist and overseeing Nursing Staff.
ABOUT INFINITY REHAB Infinity Rehab was founded by our president, who is a physical therapist.
For nearly 25 years, we have been a therapist-run company (PT president, SLP and PT vice presidents).
Infinity Rehab strives for clinical excellence through evidence-based research and practice of our proprietary Clinical Model.
We are dedicated to the professional development of our clinicians through robust continuing education, leadership training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities.
DOWNLOAD OUR WELCOME PACKET Infinity Rehab provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified individuals.
Any personnel actions taken are without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
In addition to federal law requirements, Infinity Rehab complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates.
We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you better! Recommended Minimum Position Qualifications: High school diploma and post-secondary course work in biological sciences, medical terminology, communication and conflict resolution, basic life support, first aid, or similar required.
Current CPR certification required.
Certification as a certified nursing assistant, personal trainer, exercise coach, or similar recommended.
Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, other biological science, or psychology in lieu of other recommended certifications.
0-2 years related experience with exercise, activity, and/or older adults preferred.
Must be able to work independently, take initiative, and be dependable.
A passion for the value of exercise and activity in improving health, function, and quality of life is needed to be successful.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Physical requirements for this position are classified as medium under the Department of Labor classification.
The employee must be capable of exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally (less than 1/3 of the time), and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently (1/2 of the time), and or up to 10 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of the time) to move objects, equipment and/or patients.
The employee must be able to perform fine motor skills such as use of a keyboard, manipulation of equipment, and/or range of motion, as appropriate to level of training and license/certification.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, climb stairs, or crouch; use hands to manipulate tools, equipment, or controls; reach with hands and arms, balance, lift, and perform medium to maximum transfer assists with patient.
The employee is required to have visual and hearing acuity sufficient to assess patient safety and ability.
The employee works in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
This position is classified as a Category 1 for the purpose of exposure determination under the OSHA Regulations regarding the Standard on Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens (29 CFR 1910.
1030).
Category 1 is defined as all procedures or job-related tasks that involve an inherent risk for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills and or splashes of blood or body fluids.
The use of protective equipment and measures is required for every employee in Category 1 tasks.