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MDT Home Health Care Agency, Inc. OCCASIONAL DUTIES May be requested by the Administrator or the Director of Nursing (if the Clinical Manager is not the DON) to till in for the other supervisory staff when necessary. JOB CONDITIONS Position is stressful in meeting deadlines. Physical activity of the job includes minimal and occasional lifting of medical supplies and charts. A desk job which involves sitting, standing and walking. Excessive telephone communications. Traveling to and from patient’s home when supervision of care is scheduled. Home visits are also part of the job function. The position requires the ability to drive extensively in a geographic area. Must be able to access patient’s homes which will not be routinely wheelchair accessible. Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient’s condition and to perform and demonstrate patient care. There must be the ability to give and receive information orally. On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move patient weight up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds. EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS Use of multiple line telephone, computer, mobile devices, home care software, calculator and medical nursing equipment, i.e., glucometer, etc. COMPANY INFORMATION Access to all client’s medical records and client’s financial accounts which may be discussed with Director of Nursing (if the Clinical Manager is not the DON), the Administrator, the Board of Directors, and the Quality Assurance (QAPI) department staff, including medical Records and outside government agencies. Access to department’s staff personnel records. REQUIREMENTS QUALIFICATIONS : A person who is a licensed physician, physical therapist, speech language pathologist, occupational therapist, audiologist, social worker, or a registered nurse. Must be available to the Agency during all operating hours in person or by any way of communications. Must be carry a valid, verified licensed in the State. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledgeable of Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid guidelines. Good communication skills and ability to establish good rapport with other staff members. Working knowledge of home health care and the principles, ethic and techniques of professional nursing and required documentation thereof. Skillful in organization of work and in principles of time management; and knowledge of management process. Ability to contribute to the quality of care being rendered through constructive communication with nursing managers and nursing staff. Experience: One or more years in home health agency. At least one year managerial responsibilities. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Able to speak, read and write in English. 2. Able read assignments, follow directions, 3. Able to communicate and respond clearly on telephone and respond to patient’s spoken needs. 4. The ability to physically transfer, lift or assist patients whose average weight is 160 pounds with or without the aid of mechanical devices. 5. Able to spend 80% of the work standing and/or moving about. Home Health Agency Job Descriptions I-15