Job Description
Spinal Cord Injury and Related Disorders Day Treatment Program The Spinal Cord Injury and Related Disorders (SCI/D) Day Treatment Program is an interdisciplinary day treatment program designed to bridge the gap between traditional inpatient and outpatient service delivery. The program is overseen by a medical director and the interdisciplinary team includes a physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, psychologist and a nurse case manager, all with specialized training in spinal cord injuries. Patients in the SCI/D program receive five hours of therapy a day, five days a week, for an average of 6-12 weeks. Once enrolled in the SCI/D program, patients are evaluated and given a personalized treatment plan which can include one-on-one therapy sessions, group-based interventions and classes, education and specialized services to best address each patients' individual goals and needs. The SCI/D team and program focuses on community reintegration and managing ongoing medical needs all while working towards a goal of a smooth transition into the community and next level of care. SCI/D is located in the Brooks Healthcare Plaza. The program has its own designated gym but with access to a wide range of equipment and technology in the Healthcare Plaza outpatient center. SCI/D also works closely with the Driving Program, School Reentry, Adaptive Sports program, NRC, Cyberdyne and Research. Responsibilities The Nurse Case Manager in the SCI/D Day Treatment Program is a member of the interdisciplinary team who provides timely and cost-effective coordination of rehabilitation services to best meet the individual's needs. The Nurse Case Manager promotes a positive outcome, serving as a link between patient, team, payer, and community. The plan-of-care facilitates communication among and between all parties, promotes patient-family decision-making, and maximizes service delivery transitions to return to the community. Qua