Clinical Educator/Therapy Services
About The Position
Responsible for coordinating and implementing educational and competency based proficiencies for both inpatient and outpatient therapies including; physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT) and speech language pathology (SLP). The education and competency plan and content is developed in collaboration with the rehab team including but not limited to the following; Medical Director, Administrative Director, Therapy Service Manager, and respective members of PT, OT and SLP. The clinical educator must be able to function autonomously and in collaboration with health care providers within the following five roles: active practitioner, educator, consultant, researcher, and leader. Maintains a standard of care in the hospital setting that is research and evidenced based.
Requirements
- Education: MS, MA or doctorate required.
- Licensure: Must be licensed and currently registered to practice as a PT, OT or SLP in the State of IL
- Certifications: CPR Required; specialty certification strongly encouraged
- Special Skills: Current knowledge in the care of the orthopedic and neuro populations including regulatory requirements and specialty organizations practice guidelines.
- Experience: 3-5 years in acute care or outpatient hospital based therapy setting.
Responsibilities
- coordinating and implementing educational and competency based proficiencies for both inpatient and outpatient therapies including; physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT) and speech language pathology (SLP).
- developing education and competency plan and content in collaboration with the rehab team including but not limited to the following; Medical Director, Administrative Director, Therapy Service Manager, and respective members of PT, OT and SLP.
- functioning autonomously and in collaboration with health care providers within the following five roles: active practitioner, educator, consultant, researcher, and leader.
- maintaining a standard of care in the hospital setting that is research and evidenced based.
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What This Job Offers
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
