The LECOM Institute for Successful Living is accepting applications for a Registered Dietitian to work in one or more of our skilled nursing facilities.

Both Full and Part Time availabilities can be considered.

These positions are located in Erie, PA.

*Qualified candidates with limited experience and/or recent graduates are encouraged to apply, as training is provided.*

Summary:

Duties to include charting, MDS responsibility, resident assessments, Diet recommendation and nutritional consults. Will assist to provide RD / DTR coverage throughout the LECOM continuum of care as well as provide services to senior adults throughout the community. Will take direction from lead building RD and Directory of Culinary Services for Lecom Senior Living communities.

BENEFITS:

LECOM’s full time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package including:

• Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance with employee-only coverage costing only $70/month!
• Full Family Medical Insurance is only $320/month!
• Employees with LECOM Medical Insurance can take advantage of waived co-pays and deductibles at LECOM physicians and Millcreek Community Hospital.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching of 100% after completing one year of service
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all Full Time employees at no cost!
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 6 Paid holidays each calendar year
• Referral program
• Employee appreciation and recognition events
• Up to $200/month towards childcare

The LECOM Institute for Successful Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the LECOM Institute for Successful Living

With Erie County’s senior population now approaching one out of four residents, LECOM Health is committed to wellness for this growing age group. LECOM Health offers a full continuum of care from Independent Living and Personal Care apartments to Skilled Nursing Care and Outpatient services including In-Home Care, Home Health, and Hospice under the direction of the LECOM Institute for Successful Living.

Job Summary

We are looking for a reliable Full Time Transportation Assistant to act as a communication point for emergency and non-emergency calls. You will receive requests, transmit messages and track vehicles.

The ideal candidate must be primarily an excellent communicator and able to remain calm and composed, especially in emergency situations. You must be able to multi-task as well as take the appropriate action with little supervision.

The goal is to enable different parties to communicate well by ensuring the accurate and timely transmission of information.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and non-emergency calls and record significant information
• Address problems and requests by transmitting information or providing solutions
• Receive and dispatch orders for transport of patients, residents, or deliveries
• Prioritize calls according to urgency and importance
• Use radio, phone or computer to send crew, vehicles or other units to appropriate locations
• Monitor the route and status of field units to coordinate and prioritize their schedule
• Provide field units with information about orders, traffic, obstacles and requirements
• Enter data in computer system and maintain logs and records of calls, activities and other information

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as dispatcher or relevant position
• Tech-savvy with knowledge of relevant methods
• Fast typing with experience in data entry
• Knowledge of procedures and guideline for emergency situations
• Proficient in English (oral and written)
• Outstanding organizational and multitasking abilities
• Active listener with excellent communication skills
• Sound judgement and critical thinking
• High school diploma

BENEFITS:

LECOM’s full time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package including:

• Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance with employee-only coverage costing only $70/ month!
• Full Family Medical Insurance is only $320/month!
• Employees with LECOM Medical Insurance can take advantage of waived co-pays and deductibles at LECOM physicians and Millcreek Community Hospital.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching of 100% after completing one year of service
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all Full Time employees at no cost!
• Paid time off accruals - vacation and sick
• 6 paid holidays each calendar year
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all Full Time employees at no cost!
• Employee referral program
• Employee appreciation/recognition events
• Employee assistance program
• Up to $200/month towards childcare

The LECOM Institute for Successful Living is an equal opportunity employer.

The LECOM Institute for Successful Living has implemented a BRAND NEW Preferred PRN program aimed at offering one of the most competitive pay rates in our region!

As a Preferred PRN Resident Aide or Med Tech with the LECOM Institute for Successful Living, you will have multiple assisted living facilities in which you can work - all here in the Erie area - along with multiple scheduling options.

Our Preferred PRN Resident Aide pay rate is $16.50/hr and the Preferred PRN Med Tech pay rate is $19.00/hr. Terms and conditions apply. We encourage you to apply for more details.

Full Time positions are also available for those looking for access to employee benefits.

About Us

The Institute for Successful Living provides a comprehensive approach to wellness for adults in northwest Pennsylvania, helping them successfully live life to the fullest no matter their age. A nationally recognized leader in integrated healthcare, LECOM Health offers a full continuum of care including clinical practices, senior services, vaccine services, and more, under the direction of the Institute for Successful Living. We strive to provide the highest-quality patient-centered care while minimizing costs and maximizing patient experiences. Welcome to a health system focused on you.

The LECOM Institute for Successful Living has implemented a BRAND NEW Preferred PRN program aimed at offering one of the most competitive pay rates in our region!

As a Preferred PRN Respiratory Therapist with the LECOM Institute for Successful Living, you will have multiple skilled nursing facilities in which you can work - all here in the Erie area - along with multiple scheduling options.

Our Preferred PRN Respiratory Therapist pay rate is $35.00/hr. Terms and conditions apply. We encourage you to apply for more details.

Full Time positions are also available for those looking for access to employee benefits.

About Us

The Institute for Successful Living provides a comprehensive approach to wellness for adults in northwest Pennsylvania, helping them successfully live life to the fullest no matter their age. A nationally recognized leader in integrated healthcare, LECOM Health offers a full continuum of care including clinical practices, senior services, vaccine services, and more, under the direction of the Institute for Successful Living. We strive to provide the highest-quality patient-centered care while minimizing costs and maximizing patient experiences. Welcome to a health system focused on you.

The Program Coordinator / GME Program Coordinator is responsible for developing, overseeing, and improving The Graduate Medical Education Residency Program under the direction of the Program Director, implementing changes based on the current accreditation requirements, and preparing for accreditation site visits and review by the ACGME Review Committees.

The ideal Candidate will possess prior Healthcare or Project Management experiences who have the ability to organize materials, scrutinize and interpret regulations and guidelines to create and improve programs and directives while multi-tasking multiple projects at the same time.

• Maintain and appropriately communicate the Program Director’s schedule
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and conference calls
• Coordinate the Program Director correspondence
• Provide administrative support to Program Directors, GME Administration, residents and fellows as needed across all programs
• Assist with documentation for resident and fellow training, including but not limited to scheduling meetings, problem solving, and maintaining program and institution files
• Assist in ACGME credentialing process for residency and fellowship, i.e. gathering information for Program Information Forms
• Prepare and assist with all aspects of accreditation requirements, site visits and inspections
• Track and maintain aspects of Residency, including:
• Collection of Goals & Objectives forms
• Assist with data entry of completed reporting forms, evaluations and documentation
• Schedule Resident/Faculty Workshops, meetings, facilities and catering
• Serve on the Orientation Planning Committee
• Keep various schedules and calendars up to date and review appointments as needed with program leadership
• Ensure all phone calls are answered and/or redirected accordingly in a professional manner
• Open and distribute pertinent mail
• Type memos, correspondence, reports and other documents
• Attend and record minutes at various Committee meetings, and compose agendas as needed, including GME, GMEC, and patient safety
• Maintain program organizational files
• Coordinate all necessary certifications for incoming and existing trainees, including but not limited to BLS, PALS and ACLS
• Complete requests for credentials and verification of training forms
• Assist with licensure
• Facilitate Resident/Fellow membership in appropriate organizations as well as subscriptions/generate user accounts as needed
• Provide continuous innovation as relates to job duties and department
• Respond to all communications in a timely manner
• Understand institutional policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Associate's degree in a business related field, required

Bachelor's degree, preferred

Previous Healthcare Experience a plus

Previous Project Management or Quality Improvement experience strongly desired

Job Summary:

Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and the Licensed Practical Nurse. 

Characteristic job tasks and responsibilities:                           

• Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patient.
• Performs basic patient care responsibilities appropriate to condition of the patient.
• Communicates to the RN/LPN any observed changes in patient status and responses.
• Assists with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance with technique appropriate for patient’s conditions.
• Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice.
• Performs treatments and provides services within scope of practice, such as nutrition, mobility, hygiene, and the answering of call bells.
• Must have ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Responds to patients in emergency or physically distressing situations.
• Appropriately cleans and maintains all instruments, equipment, patient units, cupboards, etc. as needed on the unit.
• Appropriately obtains specimens for lab studies done on and off the nursing unit and collects and records information accurately and timely such as vital signs, height and weight and B.P.’s.
• Performs other duties as directed by Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

LECOM Health’s full-time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package along with competitive wages. Enhanced benefits include Highmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield health insurance starting at only $70 a month! Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all full-time employees at no cost. The health system also offers an excellent 403(b) retirement plan to qualified employees.

Job Summary:

The radiology manager oversees the daily functioning of the radiology department, being certain to foster and promote a cohesive work environment.  The manager oversees the staff operation of imaging equipment, evaluates the day-to-day work of staff, provides coaching, monitors performance, and constructively influences staff morale.  The manager is to monitor the status of equipment, equipment repairs and preventative maintenance, gather data on equipment malfunction and associated downtime and documents its effects on patient care.

Characteristic job tasks and responsibilities:

• Oversight of the daily work of the department staff.
• Ensuring the quality of the images produces by assessing, coaching and, if necessary, correcting the performance of the radiologic technologists.
• Monitoring the operational status of department equipment.
• Contacting the appropriate equipment service personnel when needed.
• Managing the recording of work hours and submission of payroll.
• Orienting new hires.
• Reviewing and correcting the charges entered for imaging studies.
• Coordinating teleradiology coverage as needed.
• Coordinating MRI services.
• Conducting QI projects.
• Performing patient studies as necessary.
• Scheduling patients and covering the department front desk if needed.
• Complete annual employee evaluations.
• Review applications for employment and interview applicants.
• Prepare the annual departmental budget.
• Evaluative new equipment or equipment upgrades.
• Respond to incident reports.
• Address employee concerns.
• Monitor the status of equipment maintenance agreements.
• Attend required hospital meetings.

LECOM Health’s full-time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package along with competitive wages. Enhanced benefits include Highmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield health insurance starting at only $70 a month! Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all full-time employees at no cost. The health system also offers an excellent 403(b) retirement plan to qualified employees.

General Summary:

• Under general supervision of the president and in collaboration with the managerial team, the position is responsible for providing medical services to the patients of LECOM Health Medical Associates of Erie.

Main Functions:

• Provide patient education on eye health and disease prevention.
• Perform comprehensive eye examinations, including visual acuity tests, refraction, and slip lamp examinations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and treat various eye conditions and diseases, such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.
• Perform surgical procedures, such as cataract extraction, LASIK, and corneal transplantation.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation of patient visits and treatment.
• Prescribe and fit corrective lenses or contact lenses as needed.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in ophthalmology through continued education and research.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven work experience as a Ophthalmologist or similar role
• Fantastic manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination and visuospatial awareness
• Superb organization and time management skills
• Excellent decision-making skills and communication
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Emotionally resilient with the ability to make patients feel at ease
• Great management and leadership skills
• Relevant training and/or certification as a Ophthalmologist
  
  

LECOM Health’s full-time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package along with competitive wages. Enhanced benefits include Highmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield Health Insurance starting at only $70 a month! Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all full-time employees at no cost. The health system also offers an excellent 403(b) Retirement Plan to qualified employees with an employer.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Optometrist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive eye and vision care, including routine eye examinations, diagnosing and treating vision problems and eye diseases, and prescribing corrective lenses. This role requires a strong commitment to patient care and a passion for promoting eye health.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct comprehensive eye exams to assess vision and detect eye diseases or abnormalities.

- Diagnose and treat eye conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and glaucoma.

- Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other visual aids based on patient needs.

- Provide pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing eye surgery.

- Educate patients on proper eye care techniques and the importance of regular eye exams.

- Stay up-to-date with advancements in optometry and integrate new technologies into patient care.

- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals as necessary to ensure comprehensive patient care.

- Maintain accurate patient records, including diagnosis, treatment plans, and progress notes.

- Ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations, standards, and policies.

- Participate in community outreach programs to promote eye health awareness.

Qualifications:

- Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree from an accredited optometry school.

- Valid state optometry license.

- Strong diagnostic skills with attention to detail.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

- Commitment to providing high-quality patient care.

- Proficiency in using optometric instruments and technology.

- Experience in a clinical setting a plus.

- Knowledge of the latest eye care technology and treatments.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary starting at $165,000, with increase contingent on experience.

- Health, dental, and vision insurance.

- Retirement plan with employer match.

- Paid time off and holidays.

- Continuing education and professional development opportunities.

This position is Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  No weekends and no holidays, with a flexible schedule!

EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion is a fully accredited healthcare facility dedicated to providing high-quality medical and behavioral health services. As the Erie region's leader in behavioral health care, we are committed to meeting the needs of our community through comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services.

SUMMARY: Responsible for duties and processes related to medical record retrieval, assembly, maintenance and processing. Responsible for scanning, analyzing and release of information in accordance with organizational timelines/policies and state/federal regulations. The HIM Technician safeguards and protects patient’s right to privacy and maintains confidentiality.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assembles charts of all discharged inpatient and outpatient in the prescribed fashion, making sure that each page carries the patient’s name and medical record number. Following the established order of assemble and filing protocol as referenced by facility policy and procedure; completes scanning of all records. After scanning, verify all documents are completed and proper form ID’s are applied.

2. Ensures records are complete and properly stored and/or organized before filing or archiving.

3. When directed, prepares records for purging and/or shredding and may participate in medical record destruction with direct supervision.

4. Examines medical records for current and discharged patients for completeness. Medical records are analyzed for deficiencies as defined by state and federal medical record requirements, and hospital policies. Deficiencies are tagged for completion and entered into the EMR.

5. Responsible for verifying the removal of deficiencies once completed by provider.

6. Tracks unaddressed chart delinquencies, sending notifications to applicable parties at designated points in time as specified by departmental policy.

7. Processes subpoenas, court orders, legal requests and other non-routine requests for information in addition to routine requests.

8. Answers telephones promptly and courteously. Routes calls, takes messages, and provides routine information to customers as appropriate.

9. Communicates cooperatively and constructively with physicians, patients, guests, and members of the healthcare team to ensure accurate and timely completion of processes and continuity of services.

10. Responsible for safeguarding patient records and protecting patients’ right to privacy by ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards and maintaining confidentiality in all phases of work.

11. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

12. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education: High school or equivalent

Minimum Experience:

· 1-3 years of office experience required

· Knowledge of the medical record format, physiology and disease process, and understanding of medical terminology preferred. If no experience, strong interest in learning.

Come grow with us!!

LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring a Full Time Social Service Case Manager.

Job Summary

The Case Manager/Medical Social Worker is responsible for performing case management, utilization review, quality assurance, and discharge planning.

Responsibilities specific to Case Management includes assessment, identification of specific needs, and social service intervention while in the acute setting. Awareness of services available to patients and their families are an important part of this assessment.

Responsibilities specific to Utilization Review include performing admission and concurrent review, and at times retro-review of all in-patients conforming to Medicare, Medicaid, and/or other Third Party Payer requirements. These review processes may be applicable also to Contracted Managed Care members who are patients in the acute/ extended care units of the hospital. Issuance of non-coverage letters at time of discharge to the acute/extended care patient is also considered part of the discharge planning process as specified by contracted Health Plans.

Responsibilities specific to Quality Assurance include performing surveillance and data collection as directed for trend recognition and development of effective actions/plans.

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work Membership of the Stroke team includes mandatory hours of education annually specifically related to diagnosis/assessment and management of acute stroke/ cerebrovascular disease.

Minimum Experience: 2 years clinical experience - preferred

LECOM Health Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently seeking a Part -Time IRU LPN (approximately 24 hours per week) to join our growing hospital.

Our Inpatient Rehab Unit LPNs provide professional nursing care under supervision for assigned patients according to established standards and practices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, quality assessment program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

2. Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations.

3. Monitors medical condition of patients and reports changes to appropriate personnel.

4. Performs basic nursing procedures including application of simple dressings, administration of medications, and general rehabilitation nursing care.

5. Prepares, hangs, monitors and discontinues I.V. fluids.

6. Demonstrates sensitivity to patient’s comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress.

7. Monitors emotional stability of patients and reports changes to physician or charge nurse.

8. Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.

9. Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.

10. Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.

11. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops as required.

12. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education: Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training

Minimum Experience: Sufficient previous clinical experience in area of assignment

Req. Certification/Registration: Current PA LPN license and CPR certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, or crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.