Employee Profiles
RHCI is ranked by our employees as one of the best places to work. You can learn more about the working environment at RHCI by reading comments from some of our staff.
Kathleen Bobo, Senior PT
Inpatient Program, Member Brain Injury Team
Kathleen joined RHCI in 2004 ago as an entry-level physical therapist. She recently achieved the position of senior physical therapist.
On: The rewards of inpatient rehabilitation
I first came to RHCI as a student. At that time my goal was to work in the outpatient setting. But once I did my inpatient neuro rotation at RHCI, my goals changed. I knew this was where I wanted to work. I enjoy the complexity of working with these patients. Seeing their recovery on a daily basis, and knowing at the end of the day I had some part in it - it's very rewarding. And it's so inspiring to see people's spirit.
On the team approach to care
Many places say they have an interdisciplinary model, but here it's obvious. The staff is highly dedicated. Everyone takes responsibility to foster formal and informal communications. We have time within our day to interact with all disciplines. That's important for morale as we're not segregated into our own disciplines. The commitment to the team among the staff I work with - the sense that everyone is working together towards the common goal of patient care - it's very rewarding.
On the environment of care
RHCI is beautiful. The gym is so spacious and provides the area we need to get the work done. That could be barrier at older facilities.
The availability of new technologies and learning opportunities make it exciting to work here. We know we'll be involved with whatever is on the horizon before other facilities. Our Staff Development office arranges in-services on whatever is up and coming in terms of technology and treatment interventions. We can collaborate with vendors to trial equipment to expand the care we provide.
On the Brain Injury Team we work with some very complex patients. They often come in at a very low level. In this facility, we've been effective advocating with insurers regarding length of stay. We've had better outcomes and been able to provide the care these patients need to get home.
