Under the supervision of the Clinic Director or Manager, the Physical Therapist provides various methods of Physical Therapy and supervision by physician orders. Serves as a resource person for PT Assistants and PT Aides.

Under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Technician/Front Desk Clerk will be utilized in supervised patient treatments and in maintaining the PT department in a clean and orderly manner. Responsible for front desk duties including scheduling patients, answering phone calls and verifying insurance.

Under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Technician/Front Desk Clerk will be utilized in supervised patient treatments and in maintaining the PT department in a clean and orderly manner. Responsible for front desk duties including scheduling patients, answering phone calls and verifying insurance.

The Clinical Director is responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective, direct and indirect, patient-family centered care on the medical/surgical units, including ACE [Acute Care for the Elderly] at our Jackson Street, Williams Way, and Wharton campuses. The Clinical Director functions as a resource person for staff members and provides necessary education & training. Assists the Clinical Coordinators with competency validation and performance reviews of individual members of the nursing staff. Assumes responsibility for the overall quality of nursing care provided by specified units. Makes decisions regarding patient care activities in area of responsibility. The Clinical Director is responsible for the oversight of the departmental budget and management of staff.

Under the general supervision of the Nursing Manager and the direct supervision of the Clinical Coordinator, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) is responsible for assisting licensed nursing staff in providing care to patients in the Emergency Care Center. The PCA supports the medical care of the patients pursuant to the objectives of the hospital and in accordance with hospital policy, the hospital mission statement, and the philosophy of the Department of Nursing.

Under the direct supervision of the Medical Staff Coordinator and the indirect supervision of the Vice President of Physician Services, the Credentialing Specialist provides support for the initial appointment and reappointment credentialing and privileging activities and processes in accordance with the medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and medical staff policies so as to ensure that only qualified practitioners provide care at OakBend Medical Center.    

The Unit Secretary provides clerical support for the functions of the clinical unit.  The Unit Secretary receptionist duties include greeting visitors in a friendly manner, courteously answering the telephone and taking accurate messages, and maintaining communication with physicians, ancillary departments and supervisors.  Enters and updates computer information.  Assists in maintaining supplies for the unit.  Ensures proper handling of patient charts from admission to transfer, to include assembly and disassembly, completion of orders, posting reports, maintenance of appropriate forms, and obtaining previous charts.

The Registered Nurse is one who plans, coordinates, delivers, and evaluates nursing care for patients whose protective reflexes or self-care abilities are potentially compromised during operative or other invasive procedures. Although the RN works collaboratively with other perioperative professionals (e.g.: Surgeons, anesthesia professional, surgical technologists) to meet patient needs, the RN is accountable for the patient outcomes resulting from the nursing care provided during the operative or other invasive procedure. Using clinical knowledge, judgement, and clinical reasoning skills based on scientific principles, the RN plans and implements nursing care to address the physical, psychological, and spiritual responses of the patient having an operative or invasive procedure.

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Director/Manager of the unit, the Clinical Coordinator, RN provides oversight during the assigned shift for the clinical and non-clinical staff in the administering of excellent patient care and customer service. This position assumes clinical responsibility for the specialty by providing orientation, teaching, clinical supervision and evaluation of personnel assigned to the area. The Clinical Coordinator, RN supports the medical care of patients under the direction of the Medical Staff in pursuant to the objectives of the hospital.

The Insurance Verification Specialist is responsible for verification of eligibility, insurance benefits, authorizations, pre-certification and payments of patients for all OBMC locations. The Insurance Verification Specialist is required to contact patients by phone to discuss total amount due to hospital for services rendered, setup payment arrangements, create estimates for portion due at time of service and assist patients with insurance plans that are complex. Must have insurance/benefits and authorization expertise, analytical thinking skills, communication and writing skills, attention to details, multitask, background knowledge with insurance plans, knowledge with payer websites and policies/procedures, basic Microsoft and Excel experience and ability to key data entry timely and efficient.   This position’s first and foremost responsibility is to protect the financial integrity of OakBend Medical Center. There are multiple locations within OakBend Medical Center requiring Insurance Verification Specialist services (i.e., Jackson St, Williams Way, New Territory, Wharton, Elite Travis, River Oak, Metro and Grand Parkway). While the day to day duties vary, the primary responsibility is maximizing reimbursement and obtaining authorizations for all required services rendered. The Insurance Verification Specialist must ensure that each account has complete benefit verifications, appropriate authorizations, and that all out-of-pocket expenses are explained to our patients and financial arrangements made and are followed through per current procedures including uninsured patients.  Protect the financial health of OakBend Medical Center and providing exemplary customer service to our internal and external customers.

The ASU/PACU RN is responsible for the pre-operative and post-operative care of the surgical patient for the department. Multidimensional responsibilities include patient/family teaching and patient care throughout the pre-anesthesia and post-anesthesia recovery phases of care. The registered nurse in ASU/PACU is involved in the assessment, nursing diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of perceived, potential or actual problems associated with anesthesia agents and surgical procedures.. 

The Licensed Vocational Nurse at the Wharton Campus is under the direct/indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse and is responsible for the professional nursing care and related assistance to patients on an assigned unit. Performs direct patient care within the scope of the Licensed Vocational Practice Act and in the assigned Critical Care area to established procedures. Performs Point of Care laboratory testing. Projects an image of a level-headed professional that is constantly striving to increase their knowledge to better the care for the patient.

The Monitor Technologist provides EKG monitoring and clerical support for the functions of a specific patient care unit. Receptionist duties include greeting visitors in a friendly manner, courteously answering the telephone and taking accurate messages, and maintaining communication with physicians, ancillary departments and supervisors. Enters and updates admission data, diets, dietary supplements, labs, census reports and nursing profiles. Assists in maintaining supplies for the unit. Ensures proper handling of patient charts from admission to discharge, to include assembly and disassembly, completion of orders, posting reports, maintenance of appropriate forms, and obtaining previous charts.

The Registered Nurse provides direction to professional and non-professional clinical personnel in providing direct patient care.  The Registered Nurse provides high quality, skilled nursing services assisting all patients to achieve optimum health and functional health status following an illness requiring hospitalization. Through collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals, the nurse prepares the patient and family for discharge to home or another setting for continued care.

The Registered Nurse provides direction to professional and non-professional clinical personnel in providing direct patient care.  The Registered Nurse provides high quality, skilled nursing services assisting all patients to achieve optimum health and functional health status following an illness requiring hospitalization. Through collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals, the nurse prepares the patient and family for discharge to home or another setting for continued care.

The Registered Nurse provides direction to professional and non-professional clinical personnel in providing direct patient care.  The Registered Nurse provides high quality, skilled nursing services assisting all patients to achieve optimum health and functional health status following an illness requiring hospitalization. Through collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals, the nurse prepares the patient and family for discharge to home or another setting for continued care.

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Director/Manager of the unit, the Clinical Coordinator, RN provides oversight during the assigned shift for the clinical and non-clinical staff in the administering of excellent patient care and customer service. This position assumes clinical responsibility for the specialty by providing orientation, teaching, clinical supervision and evaluation of personnel assigned to the area. The Clinical Coordinator, RN supports the medical care of patients under the direction of the Medical Staff in pursuant to the objectives of the hospital.

In our no wait ER, the Emergency Room Technician (ER Tech) is responsible for assisting licensed nursing staff in providing care to patients in the Emergency Care Center. Te ER Tech supports the medical care of patients under the direction of the Medical Staff pursuant to the objectives of the hospital and does provide EKG monitoring for the Emergency Care Center.

In our no wait ER, the Emergency Room Technician (ER Tech) is responsible for assisting licensed nursing staff in providing care to patients in the Emergency Care Center. Te ER Tech supports the medical care of patients under the direction of the Medical Staff pursuant to the objectives of the hospital and does provide EKG monitoring for the Emergency Care Center.

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager and the direct supervision of the Licensed/Registered Nurse. The Certified Nursing Assistant / Medical Assistant assists with patient care throughout nursing areas and is responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, provides the services of an observer/sitter for any patient who requires constant observation in order to maximize his/her safety.