Occupational Therapy Team Leader: Acute Care Therapy Services Dallas

Job Title & Specialty Area: Team Lead- Occupational Therapy

Department: Acute Care Therapy Services

Location: Children's Medical Center Dallas

Shift: Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:

The incumbent in this position is a first line supervisor who participates in and facilitates the management of the operational and personnel activities of the department. They are responsible for assisting with the management of the department's daily operation by supervising and coordinating the clinical aspects of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and/or Speech/Language Pathology services, and for providing clinical services and education.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct therapy services (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech/Language Pathology) to patients in accordance with the standards of practice of the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Assist in the management of the day-to-day operations of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation services as delegated by the Clinical Manager; responsible for ensuring that individual therapists meet productivity standards on a weekly basis and overseeing the coordination of patient caseloads for individual therapists
• Assist in and perform personnel management functions for the designated area including, but not limited to; interviewing, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and evaluating employees as delegated by or with the Clinical Manager or Director's approval
• Plan, provide and evaluate orientation, training and continuing education programs or other opportunities for learning as delegated for their designated area, department or other Hospital staff; ensure staff conformity with Hospital and regulatory agency conformity; and serve as mentor to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation staff and students in designated area
• Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description is an essential function of the job
• Assist in developing, interpreting, and reviewing policies and procedures of the Department; participate in monitoring and controlling assigned operational and capital budgets within administrative guidelines as delegated by Clinical Manager and Director
• Assume other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area

How You'll Be Successful:

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years previous Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy or Speech/Language Pathology experience required
• Occupational Therapist experience preferred
• At least 4 years related experience preferred
• At least 1 year supervisory experience preferred

EDUCATION

• Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• License to practice Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy or Speech/Language Pathology in the state of Texas required
• For SLP, Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology required
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements required

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits - How We'll Care for You:

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.