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About Shepherd Center
With five decades of experience Shepherd Center provides worldclass clinical care research and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions including spinal cord and brain injuries multitrauma traumatic amputations stroke multiple sclerosis and pain. An elite center ranked byU.S. Newsas one of the nations top hospitals for rehabilitation Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit onsite allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.
Shepherd Centers culture is one of hope humor and hard work. You will enjoy career growth strong relationships with coworkers strong support from leadership and fun activities that have kept over 12 of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years.
The Therapy Manager manages and guides the therapy department in order to improve the patient experience.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Masters or Doctorate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Speech Language Pathology program.
REQUIRED MINIMUM CERTIFICATION:
Physical Therapist (PT)
Occupational Therapist (OT)
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
Three to five years clinical experience in rehabilitation.
REQUIRED MINIMUM SKILLS:
Exceptional leadership and coaching skills.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Effective motivational and team communication skills.
Effective situational awareness and adjustment
Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due date.
Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements by determined due date.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in brain injury spinal cord injury other neuromuscular disorders preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Uses body tools or special devices to safely effectively and efficiently to move guide or place patients. Involves some latitude for judgement with regard to precision attained and the selection of what adaptive device(s) to utilize.
Ability to transfer and position patients consistent with lifting up to 50 lbs.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.
Required Experience:
Manager
Full-Time