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Full-time
professional certificate
Posted 7d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Therapy Team Leader assists in the day-to-day operations of the therapy department, including staff supervision, scheduling, and clinical mentoring. They are responsible for providing direct patient care for the majority of their work hours while ensuring the department meets hospital performance and quality standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current state license as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist, with at, with at least three years of discipline-specific or leadership experience. A BLS (CPR) certification is required, and SLPs must possess a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).
Full job description
The Therapy Team leader assists the Director of Therapy Operations in day-to-day operations of a therapy team or discipline. The position requires effective supervisory skills along with good communication skills for interdepartmental relationships, and competency in licensed discipline evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment. The Therapy Team Leader must delegate and supervise tasks of therapist assistants and technicians; assist with staffing, scheduling, orientation, training and communications to provide adequate coverage for patient treatments; and maintain open and on-going communication with hospital departments to ensure patient, staff, and hospital needs are met. This position typically provides patient care in licensed discipline 80%25 - 90%25 of work hours.
The Therapy Team Leader helps create an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by meeting or exceeding its goals, conveying the hospital mission to all staff, holding staff accountable for performance, motivating staff to improve performance, and being responsible for the operation of the department, to include measurement, assessment, and continuous improvement. The Team Leader helps staff improve their clinical skills, and overall performance, through staff development and mentoring.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS License or Certification: - Current State license as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist. - BLS (CPR) required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire within this role. - If clinician is an SLP, successful completion of SLP Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC) is required. Minimum Qualifications: - A minimum of three year's discipline-specific or leadership experience required, with no less than 2 years being clinical. - Active on Therapy Clinical Ladder (when eligible) or specialty professional certification, preferred. Machines, Equipment Used: - General office equipment such as computer/laptop, telephone, copy/fax machine, calculator, scanner, etc. - Microsoft Office software, to include Outlook, Word, and Excel. Physical Requirements: - Visual acuity, speech recognition, speech clarity. - Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds including medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements. Skills and Abilities: - Oral communication, written communication, active listening. Must be able to speak and understand English. - Information ordering, deductive reasoning, social perceptiveness, time management, critical thinking. - Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner. - Ability to work independently without continuous supervision. Environmental Conditions: - Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure. - Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required. - Handicapped accessible. - May work under stressful circumstances at times. Proficiency or Productivity Standards: - Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality. - Adheres to dress code including wearing ID badge. - Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct. - Maintains current licensure and/or certifications, if applicable. - May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines. - May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts. - Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster. - May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives. - May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. - This position will support cultural diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.
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Encompass Health is the largest owner and operator of rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. With a national footprint that includes more than 170 hospitals in 39 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high-quality, compassionate rehabilitative care for patients recovering from a major injury or illness, using advanced technology and innovative treatments to maximize recovery. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For and Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare.
Offices: 9001 Liberty Pkwy, Birmingham, Alabama 35242, US
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Encompass Health is the largest owner and operator of rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. With a national footprint that includes more than 170 hospitals in 39 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high-quality, compassionate rehabilitative care for patients recovering from a major injury or illness, using advanced technology and innovative treatments to maximize recovery. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For and Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare.
Offices: 9001 Liberty Pkwy, Birmingham, Alabama 35242, US
Healthcare and RehabilitationInpatient RehabilitationPhysical RehabilitationOccupational TherapyPhysical Therapyand Speech TherapyHealth CareRehabilitationMedical