TFSS - Therapy Field Staff Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities 

The Therapy Field Staff Supervisor (TFSS) is an integral part of the patient care team and continually monitors therapy services provided. This role has shared responsibility for the overall provision and coordination of home health services provided to the HCR patients, according to acceptable standards of practice. The TFSS is a resource person with extensive knowledge of the regulatory guidelines governing home health agencies and provides daily support to field clinicians enabling them to provide quality care in the home to HCR patients.

 

The TFSS is a liaison between referral resources, patients, caregivers, and employees.

 

Essential Functions 

• Act as liaison to assist in appropriate ongoing management of care; ensure appropriate plans and interventions are identified, act as resource for problem solving or advising on patient care questions or concern. 
• Complete review of Physician ordered Plan of Care (POC)/485 and OASIS Assessment to ensure completeness and that they accurately reflect patients’ condition and needs. 
• Complete review of Resumption of Care (ROC) and discharge assessment data and approved orders, as needed. 
• Review and complete all assigned HCHB-related tasks and coordination note workflow on a daily basis, based on set timeframes. Communicate with supervisor when unable to complete timely. 

• Enter new patient orders as appropriate and update the plan of care and patient calendar as appropriate. 
• Review and approve all new interim orders before they are sent to physician. Notify Clinical Manager if unable to approve the order.