Guest guest Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 , What we do isn't the most innovative, but it has proven effective. We have a rather large PRN pool, and the main goal of that group is to staff 80% or more of our weekend shifts throughout the year. Achieving that goal is our first priority as that allows our regular (M-F) staff to be scheduled for a weekend only 2-3 times per year. For the remaining 20% we look for regular (M-F) staff to fill those slots. The regular staff can take a day off the week prior to their weekend shift, or they can work Saturday and/or Sunday as an extra day, thereby earning not only the weekend differential but also overtime pay (if the weekend shift(s) put them over 40 hours for that week). The option of working the weekend as an extra shift has proven popular with some staff members, particularly new grads who are looking for ways to earn extra income to pay down their student loans. It also encourages them to work for us on weekends rather than seeking out weekend PRN positions in other facilities. Mark Dwyer, PT, MHA Director of Rehabilitation Services Olathe Medical Center Olathe, Kansas markdwyer87@... 1bWeekend staffing Thu Jul 12, 2012 6:11 pm (PDT) . Posted by: " Lynn " Hello PT Manager friends, Our Inpatient Acute Care Rehab Facility is looking to change up our weekend rates and incentives. We currently staff both Saturdays and Sundays. Many of my fine PRN staff have taken on new roles as parents and don't work as often.. First child, second etc.... My question is: Is anyone doing anything creative with weekend staffing, patterns rates and or incentive bonuses...ie sign up and work at least 16 hours a calendar month and get $ X monthly bonus.... Your ideas and thoughts are always appreciated. I enjoy reading daily emails with this group. If you would like to contact me offline via phone call, I am up for that as well. Thank you. E. Lynn MS PT Director of Rehabilitation Marlton Rehabilitation Hospital 92 Brick Rd. Marlton, NJ 08055 ext 4204 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 , What we do isn't the most innovative, but it has proven effective. We have a rather large PRN pool, and the main goal of that group is to staff 80% or more of our weekend shifts throughout the year. Achieving that goal is our first priority as that allows our regular (M-F) staff to be scheduled for a weekend only 2-3 times per year. For the remaining 20% we look for regular (M-F) staff to fill those slots. The regular staff can take a day off the week prior to their weekend shift, or they can work Saturday and/or Sunday as an extra day, thereby earning not only the weekend differential but also overtime pay (if the weekend shift(s) put them over 40 hours for that week). The option of working the weekend as an extra shift has proven popular with some staff members, particularly new grads who are looking for ways to earn extra income to pay down their student loans. It also encourages them to work for us on weekends rather than seeking out weekend PRN positions in other facilities. Mark Dwyer, PT, MHA Director of Rehabilitation Services Olathe Medical Center Olathe, Kansas markdwyer87@... 1bWeekend staffing Thu Jul 12, 2012 6:11 pm (PDT) . Posted by: " Lynn " Hello PT Manager friends, Our Inpatient Acute Care Rehab Facility is looking to change up our weekend rates and incentives. We currently staff both Saturdays and Sundays. Many of my fine PRN staff have taken on new roles as parents and don't work as often.. First child, second etc.... My question is: Is anyone doing anything creative with weekend staffing, patterns rates and or incentive bonuses...ie sign up and work at least 16 hours a calendar month and get $ X monthly bonus.... Your ideas and thoughts are always appreciated. I enjoy reading daily emails with this group. If you would like to contact me offline via phone call, I am up for that as well. Thank you. E. Lynn MS PT Director of Rehabilitation Marlton Rehabilitation Hospital 92 Brick Rd. Marlton, NJ 08055 ext 4204 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 , What we do isn't the most innovative, but it has proven effective. We have a rather large PRN pool, and the main goal of that group is to staff 80% or more of our weekend shifts throughout the year. Achieving that goal is our first priority as that allows our regular (M-F) staff to be scheduled for a weekend only 2-3 times per year. For the remaining 20% we look for regular (M-F) staff to fill those slots. The regular staff can take a day off the week prior to their weekend shift, or they can work Saturday and/or Sunday as an extra day, thereby earning not only the weekend differential but also overtime pay (if the weekend shift(s) put them over 40 hours for that week). The option of working the weekend as an extra shift has proven popular with some staff members, particularly new grads who are looking for ways to earn extra income to pay down their student loans. It also encourages them to work for us on weekends rather than seeking out weekend PRN positions in other facilities. Mark Dwyer, PT, MHA Director of Rehabilitation Services Olathe Medical Center Olathe, Kansas markdwyer87@... 1bWeekend staffing Thu Jul 12, 2012 6:11 pm (PDT) . Posted by: " Lynn " Hello PT Manager friends, Our Inpatient Acute Care Rehab Facility is looking to change up our weekend rates and incentives. We currently staff both Saturdays and Sundays. Many of my fine PRN staff have taken on new roles as parents and don't work as often.. First child, second etc.... My question is: Is anyone doing anything creative with weekend staffing, patterns rates and or incentive bonuses...ie sign up and work at least 16 hours a calendar month and get $ X monthly bonus.... Your ideas and thoughts are always appreciated. I enjoy reading daily emails with this group. If you would like to contact me offline via phone call, I am up for that as well. Thank you. E. Lynn MS PT Director of Rehabilitation Marlton Rehabilitation Hospital 92 Brick Rd. Marlton, NJ 08055 ext 4204 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Carol, We do have a weekend differential that applies to all therapists who work weekends, whether they be PRN staff or regular (part-time/full-time) staff. For the six holidays we recognize we also pay time and a half for all staff who work on those days no matter their status. Mark Dwyer, PT, MHA Director of Rehabilitation Services Olathe Medical Center Olathe, Kansas markdwyer87@... 2bRe: Weekend staffing Sat Jul 14, 2012 9:21 am (PDT) . Posted by: " Carol Rehder " Do you have a pay differential for per diems? Sent from my iPad > , > > What we do isn't the most innovative, but it has proven effective. We have a rather large PRN pool, and the main goal of that group is to staff 80% or more of our weekend shifts throughout the year. Achieving that goal is our first priority as that allows our regular (M-F) staff to be scheduled for a weekend only 2-3 times per year. > > For the remaining 20% we look for regular (M-F) staff to fill those slots. The regular staff can take a day off the week prior to their weekend shift, or they can work Saturday and/or Sunday as an extra day, thereby earning not only the weekend differential but also overtime pay (if the weekend shift(s) put them over 40 hours for that week). The option of working the weekend as an extra shift has proven popular with some staff members, particularly new grads who are looking for ways to earn extra income to pay down their student loans. It also encourages them to work for us on weekends rather than seeking out weekend PRN positions in other facilities. > > Mark Dwyer, PT, MHA > Director of Rehabilitation Services > Olathe Medical Center > Olathe, Kansas > markdwyer87@... > > 1bWeekend staffing > Thu Jul 12, 2012 6:11 pm (PDT) . Posted by: " Lynn " Hello PT Manager friends, > > Our Inpatient Acute Care Rehab Facility is looking to change up our weekend rates and incentives. > We currently staff both Saturdays and Sundays. Many of my fine PRN staff have taken on new roles as parents and don't work as often.. > First child, second etc.... > My question is: Is anyone doing anything creative with weekend staffing, patterns rates and or incentive bonuses...ie sign up and work at least 16 hours a calendar month and get $ X monthly bonus.... > > Your ideas and thoughts are always appreciated. I enjoy reading daily emails with this group. > If you would like to contact me offline via phone call, I am up for that as well. > Thank you. > > E. Lynn MS PT > Director of Rehabilitation > Marlton Rehabilitation Hospital > 92 Brick Rd. > Marlton, NJ 08055 > ext 4204 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Carol, We do have a weekend differential that applies to all therapists who work weekends, whether they be PRN staff or regular (part-time/full-time) staff. For the six holidays we recognize we also pay time and a half for all staff who work on those days no matter their status. Mark Dwyer, PT, MHA Director of Rehabilitation Services Olathe Medical Center Olathe, Kansas markdwyer87@... 2bRe: Weekend staffing Sat Jul 14, 2012 9:21 am (PDT) . Posted by: " Carol Rehder " Do you have a pay differential for per diems? Sent from my iPad > , > > What we do isn't the most innovative, but it has proven effective. We have a rather large PRN pool, and the main goal of that group is to staff 80% or more of our weekend shifts throughout the year. Achieving that goal is our first priority as that allows our regular (M-F) staff to be scheduled for a weekend only 2-3 times per year. > > For the remaining 20% we look for regular (M-F) staff to fill those slots. The regular staff can take a day off the week prior to their weekend shift, or they can work Saturday and/or Sunday as an extra day, thereby earning not only the weekend differential but also overtime pay (if the weekend shift(s) put them over 40 hours for that week). The option of working the weekend as an extra shift has proven popular with some staff members, particularly new grads who are looking for ways to earn extra income to pay down their student loans. It also encourages them to work for us on weekends rather than seeking out weekend PRN positions in other facilities. > > Mark Dwyer, PT, MHA > Director of Rehabilitation Services > Olathe Medical Center > Olathe, Kansas > markdwyer87@... > > 1bWeekend staffing > Thu Jul 12, 2012 6:11 pm (PDT) . Posted by: " Lynn " Hello PT Manager friends, > > Our Inpatient Acute Care Rehab Facility is looking to change up our weekend rates and incentives. > We currently staff both Saturdays and Sundays. Many of my fine PRN staff have taken on new roles as parents and don't work as often.. > First child, second etc.... > My question is: Is anyone doing anything creative with weekend staffing, patterns rates and or incentive bonuses...ie sign up and work at least 16 hours a calendar month and get $ X monthly bonus.... > > Your ideas and thoughts are always appreciated. I enjoy reading daily emails with this group. > If you would like to contact me offline via phone call, I am up for that as well. > Thank you. > > E. Lynn MS PT > Director of Rehabilitation > Marlton Rehabilitation Hospital > 92 Brick Rd. > Marlton, NJ 08055 > ext 4204 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Carol, We do have a weekend differential that applies to all therapists who work weekends, whether they be PRN staff or regular (part-time/full-time) staff. For the six holidays we recognize we also pay time and a half for all staff who work on those days no matter their status. Mark Dwyer, PT, MHA Director of Rehabilitation Services Olathe Medical Center Olathe, Kansas markdwyer87@... 2bRe: Weekend staffing Sat Jul 14, 2012 9:21 am (PDT) . Posted by: " Carol Rehder " Do you have a pay differential for per diems? Sent from my iPad > , > > What we do isn't the most innovative, but it has proven effective. We have a rather large PRN pool, and the main goal of that group is to staff 80% or more of our weekend shifts throughout the year. Achieving that goal is our first priority as that allows our regular (M-F) staff to be scheduled for a weekend only 2-3 times per year. > > For the remaining 20% we look for regular (M-F) staff to fill those slots. The regular staff can take a day off the week prior to their weekend shift, or they can work Saturday and/or Sunday as an extra day, thereby earning not only the weekend differential but also overtime pay (if the weekend shift(s) put them over 40 hours for that week). The option of working the weekend as an extra shift has proven popular with some staff members, particularly new grads who are looking for ways to earn extra income to pay down their student loans. It also encourages them to work for us on weekends rather than seeking out weekend PRN positions in other facilities. > > Mark Dwyer, PT, MHA > Director of Rehabilitation Services > Olathe Medical Center > Olathe, Kansas > markdwyer87@... > > 1bWeekend staffing > Thu Jul 12, 2012 6:11 pm (PDT) . Posted by: " Lynn " Hello PT Manager friends, > > Our Inpatient Acute Care Rehab Facility is looking to change up our weekend rates and incentives. > We currently staff both Saturdays and Sundays. Many of my fine PRN staff have taken on new roles as parents and don't work as often.. > First child, second etc.... > My question is: Is anyone doing anything creative with weekend staffing, patterns rates and or incentive bonuses...ie sign up and work at least 16 hours a calendar month and get $ X monthly bonus.... > > Your ideas and thoughts are always appreciated. I enjoy reading daily emails with this group. > If you would like to contact me offline via phone call, I am up for that as well. > Thank you. > > E. Lynn MS PT > Director of Rehabilitation > Marlton Rehabilitation Hospital > 92 Brick Rd. > Marlton, NJ 08055 > ext 4204 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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