Physical Therapist Team Lead

Medical University of South Carolina•Town of Mount Pleasant, NY

35d•Onsite

About The Position

Team lead for outpatient OT/SLP/ PT clinic in Mount Pleasant, SC. With limited supervision, the Rehab Team Leader works in collaboration and reports directly to the Rehab Manager. The Rehab Team Leader is responsible for continuous staff supervision, operations management, emergency response and coordination. This position provides recommendations regarding policies and procedures, guidelines, educational materials, evidence-based practice, process and quality improvement initiatives as required. The Team Leader assists the Rehab Manager and Director with the orientation, scheduling, development, performance feedback, and disciplinary process for care team members. Acts as a patient, family, interdisciplinary resource to addresses concerns, supports problem resolution, and oversees care. This position ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care for their respective teams throughout the medical center. Weekends and holidays as scheduled required. Evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments. Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients' pain and help them recover. Administrative tasks may include activities such as, but not limited to, scheduling, rounding with front line CTM, Chart and billing reviews, managing timecards and PTO requests. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000709 CHS - Therapy Clinic - Mt Pleasant (Offsite) Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-32 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description Evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments. Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients' pain and help them recover. Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and insurance adjusters. Documents and reports on patients' progress. May supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers. Additional Job Description Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Program, and 4 or more years of experience as a physical therapist. Current licensure by the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Current MUSC Level III therapist or previous leadership experience in required; experience in a Level 1 Trauma center preferred. Work and/or educational experience centered on promoting group/team working relations is preferred. Knowledge of the department’s patient population, health care trends, community and regional resources and service availability to these populations. Demonstrated ability to role model and establish effective collegial working relationships and communications with diverse groups and individuals, medical staff, and other healthcare disciplines. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Strong time management, project management, technical, critical thinking, and clinical skills are required. Knowledge of regulatory requirements preferred. Licensed in the state of South Carolina to practice Physical Therapy .Active Physical Therapist Licensure. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. Physical Requirements Mobility & Posture Standing: Continuous Sitting: Continuous Walking: Continuous Climbing stairs: Infrequent Working indoors: Continuous Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent Working from elevated areas: Frequent Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent Kneeling: Infrequent Bending at the waist: Continuous Twisting at the waist: Frequent Squatting: Frequent Manual Dexterity & Strength Pinching operations: Frequent Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous Reaching overhead: Frequent Reaching in all directions: Continuous Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous Full use of both legs: Continuous Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent Lifting & Force Requirements Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent Examples: Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force Vision & Sensory Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous Color discrimination: Continuous Depth perception: Continuous Peripheral vision: Continuous Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous Tactile sensory function: Continuous Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous Selected Positions: Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous Respirator use qualification: Continuous Work Environment & Conditions Effective stress management: Continuous Rotating shifts: Frequent Overtime as required: Frequent Latex-safe environment: Continuous If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! 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Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Program
4 or more years of experience as a physical therapist
Current licensure by the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Current MUSC Level III therapist or previous leadership experience in required
Demonstrated ability to role model and establish effective collegial working relationships and communications with diverse groups and individuals, medical staff, and other healthcare disciplines
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Strong time management, project management, technical, critical thinking, and clinical skills are required
Licensed in the state of South Carolina to practice Physical Therapy
Active Physical Therapist Licensure
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

Nice To Haves

experience in a Level 1 Trauma center preferred
Work and/or educational experience centered on promoting group/team working relations is preferred
Knowledge of the department’s patient population, health care trends, community and regional resources and service availability to these populations
Knowledge of regulatory requirements preferred

Responsibilities

continuous staff supervision
operations management
emergency response and coordination
provides recommendations regarding policies and procedures, guidelines, educational materials, evidence-based practice, process and quality improvement initiatives as required
assists the Rehab Manager and Director with the orientation, scheduling, development, performance feedback, and disciplinary process for care team members
Acts as a patient, family, interdisciplinary resource to addresses concerns, supports problem resolution, and oversees care
ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care for their respective teams throughout the medical center
Evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments
Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients' pain and help them recover
Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and insurance adjusters
Documents and reports on patients' progress
May supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers
Administrative tasks may include activities such as, but not limited to, scheduling, rounding with front line CTM, Chart and billing reviews, managing timecards and PTO requests