Granite County Medical Center

Shawnee Hansen

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:51:26 +0000

You will find Shawnee at the front desk at the Philipsburg location. Call Shawnee for appointments or any questions and information that you need. (406) 859-3271

HR Generalist Position Available

admin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:03:09 +0000

Granite County Medical Center (GCMC) is seeking a Human Resource Generalist. This person will provide human resources consultation and support. Will use knowledge of various human resources functions, including staffing, compensation, benefits, training and employee relations to provide tactical HR support. Acts as a liaison to other human resources functions when necessary. Must be familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Attention to detail a must. Will report to the CEO. Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree; with a focus on human resource management with 1 to 3 years of work experience OR Equivalent education/related experience required. Demonstrates knowledge of Montana laws and regulations related to human resource management.

Please submit an application and resume to Jeff Prater via mail or email: jprater@gcmedcenter.org (GCMC).

Position Available for a Relief Van Driver

admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 23:39:29 +0000

Granite Co. Hospital District has an opening for a relief van driver. The position is “as needed” and is non-benefited with no guaranteed hours or schedule. Pay is $11.00/hr. A Montana driver’s license is required. Position requires the ability to follow oral – written instructions, strong customer service skills, and attention to detail. Granite Co. Hospital Dist. is a drug free work place and an EEO employer. Both driving record and background checks will be performed as well as a DOT drug test. Position requires successful completion and passage of a GCMC Van driving exam. Please contact Lynne Moore @ 859-3271 or e-mail lmoore@gcmdcenter.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Debbie Miller, FNP

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Dana Harvey, PA

admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:33:49 +0000

Ron Handlos, PA

admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:48:49 +0000

Debbie Kalarchik, FNP

admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:34:23 +0000

Swing Bed Program

admin — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:52:38 +0000

Sometimes you may have a need to remain hospitalized beyond the acute stage of an illness, surgery, or injury. For instance, specific treatments such as physical or speech therapy may be needed. Our Swing Bed Program makes it possible for you to remain at the hospital for these support services until you are able to return home.

What is a Swing Bed Program?

The Swing Bed Program is a short-stay program designed to serve those individuals who are in a transition phase of illness or recovery and no longer require acute care services.

Who qualifies?

In order for Medicare to pay for the Swing Bed Program, specific qualifying medical criteria must be met. Following a hospital stay of at least three days, an individual must require either skilled nursing or skilled therapy services.

What does Medicare cover?

Swing Bed is covered under the Medicare skilled nursing facility (nursing home) benefit. Medicare will cover up to twenty (20) days in full and up to one hundred (100) days with a co-payment as long as Medicare criteria are met. Medicare supplements will usually pay the deductible as long as Medicare continues coverage. Other medical insurance may cover the Swing Bed Program or a patient may pay with private funds.

Qualifying Medical Criteria

Daily physical, occupational and/or speech therapy
Intravenous (IV) or nutritional therapy
Specialized care for complex wounds that are not healing well
Pain management
End-of-life care

Patience

admin — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:42:01 +0000

Jeff Prater, CEO

admin — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:30:30 +0000

Jeff Prater, CEO

Jeff Prater comes to Granite Medical Center via Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’ Alene, ID where he was the Director of Imaging Services. Jeff has been in health care since 1992 when he entered the United States Navy. During his navy career he was a corpsman, an emergency medical technician pre trauma life support instructor, physical therapy assistant and same day surgery technologist. It was during his service that he decided to become a hospital administrator.

After his last duty station in Charleston, SC he and his family moved to Charlotte, NC where he was an Administrator for a large Pediatric Rehabilitation Clinic and an OB/GYN Clinic. In 2001, Jeff and his family moved to Helena, MT where he was the Director of Outpatient Services at St. Peter’s Hospital. His responsibility was over the Cancer Treatment Center and Rehab Departments.

Jeff has authored two articles concerning the use of LEAN in the Radiology setting. Jeff was nominated for Kootenai County Boss of the Year in 2008 and was an instructor at North Idaho College. Recently, Jeff was awarded the Workforce Improvement Award based on him and his team’s efforts using LEAN technology.