Physical Therapist Team Lead
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Job Location:
Mount Pleasant, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
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
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC000709 CHS - Therapy Clinic - Mt Pleasant (Offsite)Pay Rate Type
SalaryPay Grade
Health-32Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work 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 departments 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
Depthperception: 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
Respiratoruse qualification: Continuous
Work Environment & Conditions
Effective stress management: Continuous
Rotating shifts: Frequent
Overtime as: Frequent
Latex-safe environment: Continuous
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.
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Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Physiology Knowledge
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
The Medical University of South Carolina located in beautiful historic Charleston, South Carolina.
