Team Lead Rehabilitation Operations CARF

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Summary
Individuals in the Rehab Operations Lead position are strong clinicians whose primary role is providing expert level patient care relative to their licensure. These individuals are not only driven in the provision of excellent patient care but are also dedicated to the development and advancement of core leadership competencies. They will function as an assistant to the direct site manager in optimizing operational performance of their site; including but not limited to patient access employee engagement service recovery and regulatory compliance. Individuals in this role may also be asked to represent rehab services in interdisciplinary meetings and be responsible for bi-directional communication as directed by the next level leader. This skills and job performance of individuals in this role will prepare them with the foundation to become a strong candidate for career advancement along a leadership track.

Job Duties

• Performs all essential functions of the PT OT or SLP therapist role and models treatment approach by utilizing current evidence based practice and healthcare trends while providing direct patient care.
• Assists Leadership in optimizing operational performance; including access employee engagement patient experience environment of care service recovery regulatory compliance and other duties as assigned by the next-level leader.
• Represents Rehab Services at clinical interdisciplinary team meetings and effectively facilitates a bi-directional communication cascade.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree Physical Therapy or
• Masters Degree Occupational Therapy or
• Masters Degree Speech Language Pathology or
• 2 years
• Ability to train others.
• Broad knowledge of roles within the healthcare industry.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data.
• Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance of self other individuals or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Ability to conduct demographic analysis as it relates to clients.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• PT - Licensed Physical Therapist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
• OT - Licensed Occupational Therapist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
• SLP - Licensed Speech Language Pathologist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree Physical Therapy

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force) lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patients weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling bending squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location:

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Mon-Fri 8A to 430P; weekends and holidays per policy and manager scheduling

Department:

Rehab Float Pool - CC