PTA Clinical Lead - Outpatient Assisted Living

Independence Rehab • Shelton, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Independence Rehab is seeking a compassionate PTA Clinical Lead for its outpatient assisted living program in Shelton, Washington. This full-time role combines hands-on clinical practice with leadership of a medically complex geriatric therapy program. The Clinical Lead maintains an active patient caseload while guiding the therapy team, supporting clinicians, and partnering with facility leadership to keep services patient-centered, compliant, and sustainable. The role may suit an experienced manager or a strong clinician ready to grow into leadership.

The position offers autonomy in clinical and operational decision-making, support from experienced therapy leadership, and structured onboarding into DOR responsibilities. Independence Rehab describes itself as therapist-owned, with therapy services operating independently from nursing management and without micromanagement. The Clinical Lead receives operational and compliance support, a recruiting partnership, mentorship, and guidance on PDPM strategy and department performance.

Requirements

• Current Washington State PTA license in good standing.
• At least one year of SNF clinical experience.
• Solid understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, private-pay, and PDPM reimbursement.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop others.
• Driven, teachable, detail-oriented, and organized.
• Sincere interest in and care for the geriatric population.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the therapy department, including full-time, part-time, and PRN staff.
• Attend multidisciplinary facility management meetings.
• Manage relationships with facility leadership and administration.
• Interview and hire therapy staff in partnership with Recruiting.
• Create and manage therapy team schedules.
• Monitor department revenue and expenses to support sustainable profitability.
• Serve as a key contact for patients, families, and caregivers.
• Maintain a regular patient caseload, with a minimum of approximately 50% productivity depending on program size.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and documentation standards.
• Train and mentor staff on policies, procedures, and clinical expectations.
• Support a culture focused on functional outcomes and team collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation structure.
• Up to 3.5 weeks of PTO annually.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Continuing education reimbursement up to $750 per 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.
• Structured onboarding into DOR responsibilities.
• Operational and compliance support.
• Recruiting partnership for staffing needs.
• Mentorship from experienced therapy leadership.
• Ongoing guidance on PDPM strategy and department performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed