Rene James

• Daily operations of LTACH Therapy, planning and implementation of therapy specific programs. Responsible for staffing and coordinating with other supervisor to be sure of adequate patient care coverage to meet patient treatment plans.
• Train and mentor staff on best practices for patient care and rehabilitation techniques.
• Serve as a resource to staff, interns, patients, and community.
• Supervise daily operations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Regulatory and clinical compliance
• Implement process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency across multiple departments.
• Data collection and management
• Joint Commission survey planning and readiness
• Limited Financial /Budget management
• Recruitment and Retention
• New EMR – Cerner and Epic
• Learning and training staff on new EMR systems
• Implement change in processes and practice relating to LTACH Regulatory changes
• LTRAX education and training to all therapy clinical staff
• Departmental annual competencies
• Policy and procedure review and revision
• Transition to Wellstar with learning new systems and training staff.
• Policy changes and implementation to align with Wellstar policies.
• Manage Daily, Weekend and Holiday Staff Schedule and Coverage
• Patient care responsibilities (Respiratory failure, critical illness)
• Assist with new employee departmental orientation.
• Coordination of LTRAX data entry into formal LTRAX system
• Key member of following hospital-wide committees:

-LTACH Clinical Practice Team including Wound Care Program Team and Respiratory Failure Program Team

-Joint Commission Preparation and Readiness team (General Hospital Survey, Wound Care and Respiratory Failure Certification)

• Evaluate employee performance, providing constructive feedback to foster professional growth.
• Oversee daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
• Apply strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
• Enhance communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
• Mentor junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.

• Supervision/Management of LTACH Therapy staff (OT/PT/SLP/Rehab Techs)
• Patient care (Brain Injury, SCI, Ortho, CVA and other neurological conditions)
• Regulatory and Compliance
• Data collection and management
• Financial and Budget management
• Recruitment and retention
• Assisted with initial and ongoing development of new EMR (CPSI)
• Training of employees for CPSI
• Assisted with development of 2 hospital system (Inpatient Rehabilitation and Long Term Acute Care)
• Annual CPT Code Review
• Mentored junior staff members, fostering a collaborative work environment that promoted professional growth and development.
• Policy and Procedure Review and Revision
• Physical Therapy internship Coordinator
• Manage Daily, Weekend and Holiday Staff Schedule and Coverage
• Organized training sessions for staff members, equipping them with relevant skills and knowledge required for optimal job performance.
• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Leadership Development Team

• Direct patient care position – treatment of SCI, amputee, CVA, TBI and orthopedic patients
• Initial evaluations
• Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance patient mobility and recovery.
• Daily treatment and documentation
• Facilitated patient education sessions on injury prevention and wellness strategies.
• Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
• Evaluated assistive devices such as braces or prosthetics to provide recommendations for improved function and comfort.
• Patient/family education
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize rehabilitation strategies.
• Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
• Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
• Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to continuously enhance skills as a Physical Therapist.