Clinical Lead PTA - Alpine Way
About The Position
Independence Rehab is seeking a compassionate PTA Clinical Lead who finds purpose in helping older adults regain mobility, confidence, and dignity - while leading a therapy team that delivers meaningful outcomes every day. This role blends clinical practice with leadership. You'll shape team culture, support clinicians, and partner with facility leadership to ensure therapy services remain patient-centered, compliant, and sustainable. Whether you're an experienced manager or a strong clinician ready to grow into leadership, Independence Rehab is a place where leaders feel supported and teams feel the difference. As Clinical Lead, your work is relationship-driven, collaborative, and highly impactful. You'll lead a medically complex geriatric therapy program while maintaining an active patient caseload.
Requirements
- Current Washington State PTA license in good standing
- Minimum one-year SNF clinical experience
- Solid understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, private pay, and PDPM reimbursement
- Driven, teachable, detail-oriented, and organized
- Competent and confident leading, motivating, and developing others
- Sincere love for the geriatric population - they are who matter most
Nice To Haves
- Prior DOR experience preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Overseeing the entire therapy department including full-time, part-time, and PRN staff
- Attending multi-disciplinary facility management meetings
- Managing relationships with facility leadership and administration
- Interviewing and hiring therapy staff in partnership with Recruiting
- Creating and managing therapy team schedules
- Monitoring department revenue and expenses to support sustainable profitability
- Serving as a key contact for patients, families, and caregivers
- Carrying a regular caseload (minimum ~50% productivity; varies by program size)
- Ensuring strict compliance with regulatory requirements and documentation standards
- Training and mentoring staff on policies, procedures, and clinical expectations
- Supporting a culture focused on functional outcomes and team collaboration
Benefits
- Competitive compensation structure
- Up to 3.5 weeks PTO annually
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Continuing education reimbursement (up to $750/year)
- Health Savings Account options
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Basic Life and Accidental Death coverage
- Voluntary Life and Disability options
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Teladoc access
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
