Clinical Specialist in Robotics - Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network

Good Shepherd is excited to add a Clinical Specialist in Robotics role to work in the Fleming Center for Robotics & Rehabilitation! In this role, the Clinical Specialist will implement advanced robotic technologies to improve patient outcomes. This individual will work in an interdisciplinary environment to educate and train colleagues on robotic technologies and new devices, as well as perform research. To qualify for the position, you must have one of the following licenses: PT, PTA, OTR, or COTA. Previous clinical and robotics experience is strongly preferred.

Job Summary:

In collaboration with Good Shepherd Learns, Creates, and Research, the Robotics Clinical Specialist will assist in the development of the Fleming Center for Robotics and Rehabilitation by spearheading the introduction, adoption, and implementation of advanced robotic technologies throughout Good Shepherd Rehabilitation. The incumbent will play a lead role in promoting and advancing robotic technologies that enhance clinical practice and improve patient outcomes. They will influence the selection of new robotic devices, lead clinical implementation and sustainability efforts, and ensure optimal utilization of these technologies throughout the network. This individual will serve as the primary clinical expert in robotics for the organization and educate others on upcoming device releases. Through internal and external collaboration, they will disseminate new knowledge acquired through research to internal and external stakeholders.

In this role, incumbent is targeted to spend approximately 50% of their time in clinical work with patients and 50% of their time completing administrative tasks related to their role as a Robotic Clinical Specialist.

Essential Functions:

Spearhead The Implementation of Technologies As Part Of The Fleming Center For Robotics And Rehabilitation

• Continuously advances knowledge of up-to-date research, industry developments, and best practice for robotics in rehabilitation
• Assists in the identification and evaluation of emerging robotic technologies
• Designs and leads peer training, including the development of training materials/schedules and competencies, and provides ongoing mentorship to peer trainees
• Develops clinical practice standards to ensure best-practice and maximization of patient outcomes
• Utilizes robotic technologies with patients and research participants
• Identifies novel application of robotic technologies to clinical practice
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team and relevant partners to improve and advance clinical application of robotic technologies
• Participates in the design and implementation of research as it relates to robotics in rehabilitation
• Advances practice by disseminating knowledge gained through research to internal and external audiences
• Completes quantitative program assessment, including but not limited to usage metrics, patient outcomes, and impact on patient experience
• Collaborates with multiple stakeholders across a multidisciplinary team to ensure successful clinical integrations of robotics, maximized utilization, and the advancing of clinical outcomes
• Supports regulatory standards surrounding the implementation, use, and research of clinical
• Assist in the convergence of clinical technology and Empower+ through development of exhibits, presentations, and/or community events

Provides Direct Clinical Care

• Identifies Patient Rehabilitation Care Requirements
  • By assessing patient condition upon order of physician and at regular intervals during assigned shift

• Integrating patient information to facilitate holistic patient care

Plans, Implements And Evaluates Rehabilitative Care

• By setting goals, collaborating and communicating with health-care team, patients and families
  • acting on physician’s order and patient need in a timely manner
  • documenting interventions and responses
  • revising care plans based on patient response.

Provides Information To Patients And Healthcare Team

• By meeting them
  • providing educational information in conjunction with direct care providers related to treatments, procedures, and continuing care requirements
  • answering questions and requests.

Monitors Delivery of Care

• By completing patient rounds
  • documenting care
  • identifying process improvements leading to desired care outcomes
  • intervening to overcome deviations in the expected plan of care
  • reviewing the plan with patients in conjunction with direct care providers
  • maintaining ongoing communication with care management regarding variances from the care plan or transfer/discharge plan.

Assures Quality of Care

• By fostering practices that adhere to the hospital’s philosophy, goals and standards of care
  • measuring outcomes against patient care goals and standards
  • making or recommending necessary adjustments
  • adhering to applicable licensure regulations, government regulations and other accreditation standards.

Protects Self, Co-Workers, And Patients

• By interpreting and implementing policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases
  • by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, and equipment cleaning and storage procedures.

Respects Patients

• By recognizing their rights
  • providing emotional, psycho-social, and spiritual support
  • maintaining confidentiality.

Maintains Safe And Clean Working Environment

• By complying with procedures, rules and regulations
  • calling for assistance from support personnel, keeping patient rooms and therapy areas in a neat and orderly fashion
  • cleaning assigned equipment or areas according to procedure.

Ensures Operation of Equipment

• By following manufacturers’ instructions
  • troubleshooting malfunctions; processing requisitions for repair
  • maintaining equipment inventories
  • evaluating new equipment and techniques.

Maintains Supplies Inventory

• By checking stock to determine inventory level
  • anticipating needed supplies
  • placing and expediting orders for supplies
  • verifying receipt of supplies
  • using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

Maintains Professional And Technical Knowledge

• By attending educational workshops
  • reviewing professional publications
  • establishing personal networks
  • participating in professional societies
  • maintaining BLS
  • attending required annual in-services
  • attending at least 80% of staff meetings
  • documenting professional development on associate education record
  • conducting annual learning sessions in collaboration with clinical educator, identifies learning needs and seeks professional improvement.

Contributes To The Team Effort

• By accomplishing related results as needed, follows through on delegated tasks, responds to coworkers requests for assistance, demonstrates behaviors as defined by the GSSH-A code of conduct and acts as a resource and/or leader when the need arises.

Promotes The Development Of Good Shepherd As A System

• By volunteering as a representative of Good Shepherd at community events
  • acting as a preceptor for new associates or students
  • communicating performance outcomes and results
  • responding to change in a constructive, positive manner.
  • Associate's Degree in a Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapy Assistant

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Associate's Degree in a Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Bachelor’s or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy

Work Experience

• Past experience or knowledge of robotics, preferred

Licenses / Certifications

• Therapy license required (PT, OT, PTA, or COTA)
• Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

• Commitment to continuous education in robotic technologies and rehabilitation therapies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills, especially in regards to oral presentation
• Ability to motivate change and mentor others
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse professionals across all levels of the organization, as well as external stakeholders
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to multitask in order to manage multiple projects and/or tasks
• Possesses a passion and skill for promoting clinical excellence through teaching and mentorship

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