Therapy Lead Clinician
About The Position
Therapy Lead Clinician has responsibility for oversight of operations of the Therapy Services department under the direction of the Director of Therapy Services, with emphasis on staffing and resource management, daily operations, mentoring and coaching staff, assisting with implementation of clinical programs and policies, and ensuring high standards of clinical care and compliance with evidence-based practices. Lead Clinician assists with staffing across inpatient and outpatient settings. Maintains caseload of patient care. Functions as a PT, OT, SLP, PTA, COTA by providing full-time clinical patient care consistent with professional licensure and with applicable job description for physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, occupational therapist assistant or speech-language pathologist. Meets minimum education requirements per applicable job description. Responsibilities Include: Assists with operational and staffing needs of the department across multiple settings Anticipates staffing needs based on current and projected caseloads across all settings and locations Oversees patient flow for inpatient and outpatient therapy patients Serves as primary contact for supply and equipment management across therapy settings and locations Monitors and assists with ongoing budget planning and review Provides feedback and coaching to team members consistent with GVMH Behaviors of Excellence and department expectations Maintains consistent communication with the Director to plan and update regarding caseload, staff issues, patient experience trends Completes regular chart audits to ensure the department is within regulatory and payer compliance Completes regular AIDET validations, patient rounding Act as a resource to staff for immediate clinical needs, providing mentoring and coaching as needed Helps lead projects in Therapy based on People, Service, Finance, Growth, and Quality. Education/Credentials: Associate#s Degree in related field (COTA # PTA) Bachelor#s Degree in related field (PT, OT, # SLP)
Requirements
- 1-3 years of expereince in related field required
- Associate#s Degree in related field (COTA # PTA)
- Bachelor#s Degree in related field (PT, OT, # SLP)
Responsibilities
- Assists with operational and staffing needs of the department across multiple settings
- Anticipates staffing needs based on current and projected caseloads across all settings and locations
- Oversees patient flow for inpatient and outpatient therapy patients
- Serves as primary contact for supply and equipment management across therapy settings and locations
- Monitors and assists with ongoing budget planning and review
- Provides feedback and coaching to team members consistent with GVMH Behaviors of Excellence and department expectations
- Maintains consistent communication with the Director to plan and update regarding caseload, staff issues, patient experience trends
- Completes regular chart audits to ensure the department is within regulatory and payer compliance
- Completes regular AIDET validations, patient rounding
- Act as a resource to staff for immediate clinical needs, providing mentoring and coaching as needed
- Helps lead projects in Therapy based on People, Service, Finance, Growth, and Quality
Benefits
- employee incentive bonus based on hospital performance and patient satisfaction
- 0-6% annual retirement contribution
- a 20% employee discount
- stable health, vision and dental insurance premiums
- 12 hours of paid time off at the time of hire
- supportive, family-like work culture
- competitive salary package is adjusted to align with the candidate#s relevant experience and skills
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
