Nurse Case Manager, Spinal Cord Injury Day Program, Full-time

Job description

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 t...