Staffing

EMR Fatigue: 3 Ways the Wrong System Contributes to PT Burnout

Unfortunately, the embrace of EMRs by rehab facilities has done little to ease the impact of burnout on physical therapists, largely because of EMR fatigue.

Staffing

Work-from-Home Positions Available for People with Disabilities

National Telecommuting Institute (NTI) announces 200 openings in full- and part-time work-from-home positions available exclusively to Americans with disabilities.

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Occupational Therapist Lands at No 4 on Jobs Rated List

Among the top 10 jobs listed in CareerCast's recently released 31st edition of its Jobs Rated report, occupational therapist lands at No 4.

On-Site Care: Beyond the Clinic Walls

by Debbie Overman | Oct 10, 2018 | Finance, Practice Development, Staffing, Technology

Employers are discovering the value of bringing healthcare providers directly to the work site for work injury prevention and management. A feature for the September/October 2018 issue of Rehab Management by Kristen L. Cederlind, OTR/L.

Lacuna Health Expands its Post-Acute Management Solutions

by Debbie Overman | Aug 24, 2018 | Acute, Practice Development, Staffing

Lacuna Health, a subsidiary of Kindred Healthcare LLC (Kindred), announces that it is expanding its partnerships with hospitals, health systems, and other providers to support patients’ transitions from hospital to home and to bridge gaps across the care continuum.

Kessler Foundation Reports Outcomes of Funding for Disability Employment Initiatives

by Debbie Overman | Jul 5, 2018 | Education, Research, Staffing

Kessler Foundation has released five impact reports highlighting the outcomes of grants supported under its Signature Employment Grant (SEG) program.

Telemedicine Aims to Improve Treat-in-Place Rates at Two East Coast Rehab Facilities

by Debbie Overman | Jun 21, 2018 | Acute, Beds, Staffing, Technology

Marquis Health Services introduces telemedicine, provided by TripleCare, to two of its locations: Blueberry Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Beverly, Mass, and Oakland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Oakland, NJ.

Galt Foundation Expands to Tulsa

by Debbie Overman | May 23, 2018 | Staffing

Galt Foundation, a nonprofit staffing organization for people with disabilities, announces its expansion to Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Americans with Disabilities Report Positive Workplace Experiences in Kessler Survey

by Debbie Overman | Apr 18, 2018 | Education, Research, Staffing

Americans with disabilities responding to a survey regarding their workplace experiences report that they are striving to work and overcome barriers to employment.

Addus HomeCare Corp Purchases Arcadia Home Care & Staffing

by Rehab Management Staff | Apr 3, 2018 | Staffing

Addus HomeCare Corporation, Downers Grove, Ill, increases its reach via its purchase of the assets of Arcadia Home Care & Staffing, Southfield, Mich-based provider of home care services.

2018 Design Challenge Finalists Announced

by Debbie Overman | Mar 19, 2018 | Service & Repair, Staffing

SourceAmerica announces the finalists of the 2018 Design Challenge, a competition to design new ways to improve the workplace for people with disabilities.

Kessler Foundation Awards $2.3M in Grants to Support Disabled Employment

by Debbie Overman | Jan 30, 2018 | Staffing

Kessler Foundation has awarded approximately $2.3 million in grants to organizations across the United States that support initiatives that create or expand job training and employment efforts for people with disabilities.

Healthcare Staffing Provider Jackson Healthcare Acquires Avant Healthcare Professionals

by Debbie Overman | Jan 15, 2018 | Staffing, Technology

Atlanta-based Jackson Healthcare, a provider of healthcare staffing, search, and technology services across the United States, has acquired Avant Healthcare Professionals of Orlando, Florida.

AccentCare and UCLA Health Joint Venture Creates AccentCare UCLA Health

by Debbie Overman | Aug 9, 2017 | Acute, Chronic, Staffing

AccentCare Inc and UCLA Health announce the formation of AccentCare UCLA, a jointly owned health services agency serving patients in Los Angeles and the surrounding communities.

Pressure Injuries Drop at Hospitals Where WOC-Certified Nurses Are Employed: Survey Data

by Debbie Overman | Mar 27, 2017 | Acute, Pressure Injury, Staffing

An analysis of survey data suggests that hospitals that employ nurses who are certified in wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) care have lower rates of hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs).

SourceAmerica Announces Design Challenge Competition Finalists

by Debbie Overman | Feb 17, 2017 | Clinic Management, Staffing, Technology

SourceAmerica, which creates job opportunities for people with disabilities, announces the high school and college finalists in its Design Challenge, in which teams compete to design and build assistive workplace technology.