Business Development Therapy Team Leader

Description The homecare industry is revolutionizing healthcare in America. And Gentiva is leading that revolution with exceptional clinical care, innovative solutions and uncompromising service. Gentiva offers an employment package that includes education and training, comprehensive benefits and a positive work environment.

With Gentiva Safe Strides, you can be part of the groundbreaking specialty program that is revolutionizing the treatment of vestibular disorders and balance dysfunction: Gentiva Safe Strides. Led by physical therapists, this unique program offers a one-of-a-kind career challenge, specialized training and career advancement opportunities.

We're also providing physical therapists like you with a revolutionary career alternative. Gentiva Orthopedics specializes in home physical therapy that begins before surgery and continues through the patient's hospital stay and discharge. Led by a PT team leader who understands just how important therapy is, you'll work with patients in the surroundings most conducive to patient comfort-their own homes. Gentiva also allows for flexibility in terms of work schedules-make your own schedule; add balance to your life!


As a Business Development Therapy Team Leader , you will:
*Abide by and demonstrate the company Mission - Vision - Values through both behavior and job performance on a day-to-day basis.
*Provide the clinical leadership for care/services provided within the Specialty and develops physician protocols for Specialty patients within scope of practice, to ensure stated Specialty outcomes are achieved.
*Direct Specialty growth in revenue and profitability by focusing on gathering marketplace Specialty information to assist the Specialty/Rehab Director in assessing business opportunities. Support the development of specific targets for growth using quarterly/annual business/market plans and budgets.
*Prioritize Specialty target accounts and selects key customer opportunities for partnership with physicians, facilities and payers.
*Conduct Clinical presentation of the Specialty with customers and any other related marketing duties.
*Coordinate with Sales and location management/staff Specialty sales activities, potential obstacles and new opportunities.
*Maintain relationships with referral/community sources, participates in professional organizations and conducts care related programs.
*Collaborate with Clinical Manager to ensure the appropriate use of physician protocols, assess Specialty capacity demands and availability of Specialty credentialed staff. Provide counsel in the interpretation of nursing/therapy standards and Company policies and procedures to all levels of caregiver staff.
*Actively recruit/interview/orient Specialty team members, evaluates their performance relative to job goals/requirements, coaches staff recommending in-service education programs and ensures adherence to internal policies/standards. Provide Specialty training/credentialing of all Specialty team members as needed.
*Utilize 'train the trainer' opportunities related to the Specialty and new clinical developments as an opportunity for self-development and to support growth of the Specialty as required. Maintain current/ongoing clinical knowledge through internal/external training programs, provides interpretation of knowledge and direction to staff.
*Adhere to and participates in Company's mandatory HIPAA privacy program / practices and Business Ethics and Compliance programs / practices.

Requirements Qualifications
*Required education degree and licensure in the state (s) of practice for either physical therapist, occupational therapist or speech language pathologist with a minimum of three years clinical experience required to include; home health, hospital or skilled nursing facility experience in at least one of the following: Rehabilitation, Medical Surgical or Sub-specialty Units such as Oncology, Endocrine, Orthopedic, Cardiopulmonary, Gerontology or Neurology preferred.
*Experience leading an interdisciplinary care/rehabilitation team and demonstrated awareness of individual discipline's roles and abilities required.
*Experience in a community/homecare setting and in the Specialty of the Team Leader role preferred.
*One year in a supervisory role generally preferred.
*Current CPR certification also required.


expect more from Gentiva
At Gentiva, you'll find everything you need to make the most of your career, including
skilled, collaborative associates; a team-oriented approach and the resources of a national company. When you work for America's homecare leader, you can expect more: more opportunities, more challenges, more rewards. That's why Gentiva is the employer of choice for some of the most experienced and talented people in the healthcare industry.

*Gentiva Health Services, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V encouraged to apply.

To learn more, please contact your local recruiter at (toll free) 1.866.GENTIVA. To apply, please go to: www.gentiva.com/jobs.