Lead Physical Therapist

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation•Corpus Christi, TX

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hybrid role combining direct patient care and peer support for an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) ready to expand their impact on both patient outcomes and clinical team success. The role requires knowledge and experience in neurorehabilitation, functional recovery, and community reintegration. The Lead Physical Therapist will treat clients in real-world environments while serving as a clinical resource for fellow therapists and partnering with directors and clinicians to promote quality outcomes, best practices, and clinical excellence.

Requirements

Graduate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program (minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an institution approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, the Committee on Allied Health Education, and Accreditation of the American Physical Therapy Association)
Experience with treatment of neuro-clients
Minimum of one year involvement with treating patients with the company preferred or comparable experience
Maintains a professional license/certification as required by the state in which they practice
Current CPR certification
Strong communication, supervisory and leadership skills, with the ability to maintain a flexible schedule

Nice To Haves

Certification of Brain Injury Specialist (American Academy for the Certification of Brain Injury Specialists) preferred

Responsibilities

Assists Director or Clinical Manager with selection, orientation, and supervision of program’s clinical staff.
Provides professional support to therapists as needed and maintains on-going communication with the clinical staff to facilitate participation in continuing education, conferences, and assistance in developing and achieving professional short- and long-range goals.
May lead supervisory visits for clinical staff.
Supports the company’s performance management process for field clinical staff through providing ongoing and relevant clinical feedback and recommendations to support ongoing training and development of clinical staff.
Participates in planning and presenting development and training programs for clinical staff to facilitate keeping therapists current on changes in health care procedures, professional standards, and government regulations.
Assists with ensuring staff compliance with applicable standards and regulations related to certification, licensure, and competency education.
Promotes a positive and accurate understanding of program expectations, standards, plans, and concerns between therapists and management.
Interfaces effectively with referral sources and community resources. Active in local and national professional organizations and activities by reading professional publications, staying current on new developments, or techniques, and promoting the company/program in the marketplace.
Adheres to standards of the Company's Code of Conduct, policies, HIPAA and Corporate Compliance programs and appropriate professional practice standards and applicable state/federal laws.
Performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to: Serving on professional committees such as Advisory Committee or Clinical Record Review/Utilization Review Committee, remaining available for consultation with any third-party representatives, and providing back-up support to assure operational needs are met.