Lead Physical Therapist

M-F, rotating weekends, half day commitment every 5th Saturday or Sunday

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Applicable state license in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology required.
• Possess and maintain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.

• → Assists in management of administrative functions and may cover in the department leader's absence.
• → Coordinates staffing and participates in clinical teaching (including coordination of student supervision) to ensure that patient needs are met within the department. May include provision of resources to other departments and facilities.
• → Serves as a contact for patients/families, physicians, clinical staff, other disciplines/professionals as well as community, to coordinate patient schedules, treatment programs, and recommendations for post-discharge services.
• → Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, patient, and family as evidenced by documentation. Reviews incident reports and reports of occupational injury and/or illness, and prepares for Medicare, TJC, and CARF reviews/accreditations.
• → Assists leadership in planning and implementing new treatment programs and submits them for approval.
• → Submits written justification for all capital equipment purchase requests to be included in the annual department budget.
• → Provides evaluations, identifies each patient's requirements, and ensures and documents that age-specific needs are being met.
• → Monitors patient's progress and goals, re-evaluates as needed, modifies goals and treatment as the patient's status changes.
• → Ensures staff provides and documents patient and family education in regard to deficits, progress towards goals, treatment techniques.

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